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Suggest Treatment For Hair Fall And Dandruff

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Posted on Tue, 4 Aug 2015
Question: Hi Doctor,
I am having hair fall issue and getting dandruff
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Pictures requested, Topical corticosteorid and antifungal lotion

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thank you for posting on HCM.

It seems you are suffering from Seborrheic dermatitis.
Excess sebum production on scalp promotes fungal growth and these in turn eventually contributes to inflammation and dermatitis causing a condition called Seborrheic dermatitis.
Seborrheic dermatitis can secondarily lead to hairfall and thus its important to treat it first hand.
Generally in my patients of seborrheic dermatits, I recommend a short course of oral antifungal drugs like ketoconazole/itraconazole and a lotion containing clotrimazole and betamethasone twice a day over scalp for few weeks.
Use a medicated shampoo containing ketoconazole and salicylic acid twice a week.
Take antihistaminics as required for itching.
Avoid excessive use of hair oil.
As for the hairfall, oral supplement containing biotin and other essential vitamins and minerals is given once a day for atleast 3 months.

I would also insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way.
You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY
with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'.

Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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Follow up: Dr. Hardik Pitroda (23 minutes later)
Thanks Doc,will send pictures to you asap.can I start with medication provided?
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Answered by Dr. Hardik Pitroda (2 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
If possible please provide pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
I would suggest you the send pictures before starting the treatment so that I can make any suitable changes to the treatment protocol if required.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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Suggest Treatment For Hair Fall And Dandruff

Brief Answer: Pictures requested, Topical corticosteorid and antifungal lotion Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX Thank you for posting on HCM. It seems you are suffering from Seborrheic dermatitis. Excess sebum production on scalp promotes fungal growth and these in turn eventually contributes to inflammation and dermatitis causing a condition called Seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis can secondarily lead to hairfall and thus its important to treat it first hand. Generally in my patients of seborrheic dermatits, I recommend a short course of oral antifungal drugs like ketoconazole/itraconazole and a lotion containing clotrimazole and betamethasone twice a day over scalp for few weeks. Use a medicated shampoo containing ketoconazole and salicylic acid twice a week. Take antihistaminics as required for itching. Avoid excessive use of hair oil. As for the hairfall, oral supplement containing biotin and other essential vitamins and minerals is given once a day for atleast 3 months. I would also insist you to post good clinical pictures to me so that I can help you in a better way. You can mail pictures to YYYY@YYYY with subject titled ' ATTN Dr Hardik Pitroda'. Thank you Dr Hardik Pitroda