Suggest Treatment For Itching Associated With Eyebrow Dandruff

Posted on Mon, 9 May 2016

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Question : Recently I started experiencing itching in my eyebrows .when observed closely I find dandruff kind of white deposit while I regularly take bath and maintain cleanliness .
I have stopped using soap/shampoo on or around eyebrows but wash with clean water regularly .However i do XXXXXXX find any improvement .

Kindly suggest .

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seborrheic dermatitis; Use a moderately potent topical steroid cream

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I an dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have noted your concern

You seem to have Seborrheic dermatitis (SD). SD may present with redness, itching, scaling/ flaking in scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes and sides of nose.

SD is a steroid responsive dermatosis.

I suggest you to use a moderately potent topical steroid cream e.g fluticasone propionate 0.05% cream (Flutivate cream) over the affected areas, twice daily for 2 weeks.

Regards

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