Suggest Remedies For Itchy Scalp, Heavy Dandruff And Hair Loss

Posted on Sun, 13 Mar 2016

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Sun, 13 Mar 2016 Answered on

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Question : Experiencing extreme itchy scalp, heavy dandruff, hair loss - 3 months
Have tried over the counter shampoos as well as one from my salon
Getting worse

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
What brand have you tried?

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this heavy dandruff and the hair loss that you have reported. Can you kindly reported the different brands that you have tried so that I can make other recommendations taking that into account?

I hope to hear from you and promise to respond as soon as I hear back from you.

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

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (14 minutes later)

Head and Shoulders, Selsin Blue
Salon sold me Mediceu+icals X-foliate 7 - 10 days

Waiting for your follow - up? Nothing received??

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
How often and for how long have you used them consistently?

Detailed Answer:
HI,

If you've used these for three months with no improved results, I will recommend potent strength steroid medications for this. However, you ned a prescription for this to be served. For that reason, I will say talk to your dermatologist.

If you have not used them faithfully for at least 4weeks, I will recommend you do so before seeking prescription strength steroids for this.

I wish you well and hope to hear back from you on what the immediate thoughts are and what the outcome is.

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