How Can A Lot Of Dandruff In The Hair Be Treated?

Posted on Wed, 13 Jun 2018

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Question : hi Doctor,
I have noticed a lot of dandruff in my hair recently.
Please suggest what shall I do to get rid of it. Thanks.

Regards,
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Answered by Dr. Kampana (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
As explained below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

I have gone through the details. I would suggest you use ketoconazole shampoo twice weekly and tablet containing Biotin10 mg once daily. It should be used twice a week and it should be left on the scalp for 3 to 5 minutes each time. You can use it for 2 to 4 weeks.

I hope this answered your query.

With regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Kampana (20 minutes later)

Hi Doctor,

Thanks for your reply. Have few more queries:

1. As I understand, I have to use shampoo for 2 to 4 weeks. Is it the same for tablet as well?

2. I think you have specified the salt name ketoconazole and biotin. Could you please give some name of the shampoo and tablet by which I can get it at a chemist shop? Please give some options if one is not available.

Thanks.
Regards,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Kampana (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
As explained below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Yes, tablet biotin should be taken for a month after food.

You can ask for Ketoscalp or Keraglo shampoo. For biotin, you can take LivHealthy Daily Biotin 5000 mcg or Healthvit Biotin 5000 mcg.

I hope this answered your query.

With regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana