question-icon

Hello Doctor, How Does One Treat Dandruff?

default
Posted on Sun, 17 Nov 2019
Twitter Sun, 17 Nov 2019 Answered on
Twitter Last reviewed on
Question : Hello doctor, how does one treat dandruff?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Antifungal

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service.

Dandruff is actually due to a fungal infection. You may try applying candid lotion (clotrimazole) topically over the affected area over a week and see if it helps. You can take cetirizine once daily for next few days and it should help with the itchiness as well. Thereafter use ketoconazole shampoo twice weekly and things should go fine.

Regards
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :1954

Answered : 4467 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Dermatologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Hello Doctor, How Does One Treat Dandruff?

Brief Answer: Antifungal Detailed Answer: Thanks for using the Ask a Doctor service. Dandruff is actually due to a fungal infection. You may try applying candid lotion (clotrimazole) topically over the affected area over a week and see if it helps. You can take cetirizine once daily for next few days and it should help with the itchiness as well. Thereafter use ketoconazole shampoo twice weekly and things should go fine. Regards