Sir I Am Having Flakes(papdi In Hindi) On My Forehead

Posted on Sat, 16 Feb 2019

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Question : Sir i am having flakes(papdi in hindi) on my forehead skin since my birth...i visited many doctor...ut gets better when i take medicine...as soon as i stop taking medicines it again reappears...in current scenario i am just using Ultiderm lotion which i apply for 3-4 hours and wash it of with Scalpe+ shampoo which have 2% ketoconazole...can you please help to get it cured?

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Need more information

Detailed Answer:
Hello There

After going through your medical query I understand your concern and I would like to tell you that dandruff is a chronic condition but can be kept under control with some efforts. It takes mild to moderate kind of medication depending upon your skin type and area involved. I would like to know more about your medical history so that I can guide you properly.

1. What is your Age and gender?

2. What type of skin you have , oily, dry or mix ?

3. Do you have any other medical illness ?

4. Did you take any medication?

5. Did you ever checked your hormone levels.

Kindly revert back with required information so that I can guide you properly.

Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Bhanu Partap (30 minutes later)

1. 27 and Male
2.Dry
3. No
4. from last few years i am just using ultiderm lotion and that too at not regular intervals...no medicines.
5. No

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello again

Detailed Answer:
After going through details provided by you I would like to suggest you to use Sebowash shampoo twice a week with good oil massage.

If any red or yellow patches are present on your scalp and do not go away after using Sebowash then it's recommended for you to consult a dermatologist personally for proper physical evaluation and some diagnostic evaluation to clean off the dandruff.

Hopefully this information will guide you properly.

Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Bhanu Partap (7 hours later)

should i continue using Ultiderm lotion?

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello

Detailed Answer:
No, stop using that and try sebowash.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. Bhanu Partap (14 hours later)

so sir only washing my head with sebowash will clear off flakes on my head skin?

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hello again

Detailed Answer:
Yes in most cases it does start improving after 4 to 5 washes. But if it doesn’t then you should personally consult a dermatologist for physical examination of your scalp and other detailed evaluation.

Hope to have been helpful.

Kind Regards
Dr Bhanu partap

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