How To Control Severe Dandruff /dry Scalp ?

Posted on Tue, 15 Oct 2024

Question: I have severe dandruff /dry scalp. I stay in XXXXXXX and our apartment uses borewell water. I have tried different type of hair oils but didnt work. Now this dandruff is triggering alergy in my wife.

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Water filter needed

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

You can always test the borewell water with TDS meter. RO system should be functional. Recommended TDS for drinking water is less than 50 PPM in people with dry skin.
Coconut oil may work. Vaseline may work especially after washing skin. Avoid long showers.
If allergy is being triggered then chemicals for skin care need to be avoided. Natural ways need to be started for skincare like using besan, sandal or natural soaps like everyuth naturals, Tattva for skin care
What medicines have you tried? Using stronger medicines like urea or anti-dandruff shampoos containing ketoconazole etc are to be avoided in allergic skin.

Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (20 hours later)

As of now I only have scratchy scalp. Allergy is for my wife. I don't have allergy.

what kind of filter do you recommend?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
ok

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Most of the above applies to your health as well.

RO System (keeping the TDS low) is good enough. It has started coming with various add-on like copper zinc, minerals etc, which I think are not really needed. We can get enough minerals and vitamins from well-balanced nutritious diet.

Regards
Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar