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Posted on
Sat, 27 Dec 2014
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Sat, 27 Dec 2014
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Question : I suffer from dandruff and it is just too much of dandruff. Please give me a solution.. It is recent. I have never suffered from dandruff until May, 2014.
Brief Answer:
Can be treated with topical antifungals.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to HCM forum.
Thanks for posting to us.
Dandruff is a superficial fungal infection of the scalp, causing scaling/desquamation and increased hair fall.
After confirming the diagnosis, we can treat this condition with topical antifungals like ketoconazole shampoo/lotion. This is used twice weekly for 6-8 weeks.
But, as this is a prescription medicine, kindly see your doctor before starting application.
Meanwhile, keep scalp area always clean and dry, and avoid excessive sweating.
Hope this answer will help .
If you have further questions , I will be happy to help.
Wishing you good health .
Thank you.
Can be treated with topical antifungals.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to HCM forum.
Thanks for posting to us.
Dandruff is a superficial fungal infection of the scalp, causing scaling/desquamation and increased hair fall.
After confirming the diagnosis, we can treat this condition with topical antifungals like ketoconazole shampoo/lotion. This is used twice weekly for 6-8 weeks.
But, as this is a prescription medicine, kindly see your doctor before starting application.
Meanwhile, keep scalp area always clean and dry, and avoid excessive sweating.
Hope this answer will help .
If you have further questions , I will be happy to help.
Wishing you good health .
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
So do you think the dandruff can go away and i will gain back my hair? I did lose an extensive amount of hair after I started having dandruff. I didn't think it was related. Thank you so much. I will go to a doctor.
Brief Answer:
Yes, this is reversible.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Thanks for follow up.
Dandruff is a fully curable condition, and you can expect healthy hair after treatment. Nothing to worry
A dermatologist will be better for you to consult.
Also include enough fruits and vegetables in your diet as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants are essential for a healthy hair.
Hope now I have answered your query.
If you have no further questions, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Wishing you good health
Thank you.
Yes, this is reversible.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Thanks for follow up.
Dandruff is a fully curable condition, and you can expect healthy hair after treatment. Nothing to worry
A dermatologist will be better for you to consult.
Also include enough fruits and vegetables in your diet as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants are essential for a healthy hair.
Hope now I have answered your query.
If you have no further questions, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Wishing you good health
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju
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