Hello Doctor, How Does One Treat Dandruff?
Question: Hello doctor, how does one treat dandruff?
Brief Answer:
Ketoconazole or ciclopirox olamine shampoo, oral anti fungals
Detailed Answer:
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For dandruff you need to go for anti dandruff shampoos containing ciclopirox olamine or ketoconazole twice weekly.
In severe cases you might require oral antifungal like tablet fluconazole 200 mg twice weekly or capsule itraconazole 100 mg once daily for 3-4 weeks.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Ketoconazole or ciclopirox olamine shampoo, oral anti fungals
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
For dandruff you need to go for anti dandruff shampoos containing ciclopirox olamine or ketoconazole twice weekly.
In severe cases you might require oral antifungal like tablet fluconazole 200 mg twice weekly or capsule itraconazole 100 mg once daily for 3-4 weeks.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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