Suggest Treatment For Dandruff

Posted on Mon, 7 Apr 2014

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Question : My daughter aging 10 yrs old, facing a huge dandruff problem and she gets irritated by that. twice in a wk apply coconut hair oil on scalp and once in a wk head bath.

Answered by Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer: Anti-dandruff shampoo, stay-on lotion; counselling Detailed Answer: Hi there XXXXXXX I understand how stressful it must be for your daughter especially given the peer pressure nowadays. Firstly, stop applying the coconut oil..it gives temporary symptomatic relief. You can continue it later if the idea is to attain 'lustre' for the hair..it does not add an nutitive value. Head bath can be taken twice a week & may i recommend application of a anti-dandruff shampoo eg Neutrogena T-Sal Or Nizoral (2% ketoconazole) apply on wet scalp & leave on for at least 15 mts contact twice/week. This should bring down the dandruff substancially in 2 weeks. In addition, you may use a XXXXXXX 'Stay-on' lotion applied at night & left on the scalp overnight for 10 days. Do visit a dermatologist nearest you if not for anything else then at least for the counselling issue as these kids tend to have a lot of psychological stressors that aggravate dandruff. If close to Bengaluru, you are most welcome to XXXXXXX Hospital. Best Regds & do hope your daughter has an itch-free & dandruff free scalp soon. Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD

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