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Why Am I Having Hair Fall And Dandruff With White Powder Falling Off The Scalp While Massaging?
Question: having hairfall and dandruff while massaging on scalp the white powder type material falling from hair
Brief Answer:
Management of dandruff and hair fall
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There are many causes of hair loss and treatment depends on the cause.
The most common causes of hair loss in women are anemia, thyroid disorders, hormonal disorders like polycystic ovarian disease, stress, recent history of child birth, fevers like typhoid and dengue, surgery, accidents, trauma, certain medicines and chronic diseases.
You need to rule out all these causes.
I would recommend you to get your hemoglobin, thyroid function tests, serum ferritin levels, serum vitamin D levels and serum vitamin B 12 levels.
For dandruff I would recommend you to use a shampoo containing combination of ketoconazole and salicylic acid twice weekly and apply a lotion containing combination of beclomethasone and clotrimazole on the itchy and scaly areas of the scalp twice daily.
If there is associated itching take antihistaminic like tablet levocetirizine 5 mg once daily at bedtime few days.
These are prescription drugs and should be taken under the supervision of the doctor.
Also take a diet rich in proteins, fruits and vegetables.
I hope to have answered your queries and would be happy to answer any further queries.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet
Management of dandruff and hair fall
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
There are many causes of hair loss and treatment depends on the cause.
The most common causes of hair loss in women are anemia, thyroid disorders, hormonal disorders like polycystic ovarian disease, stress, recent history of child birth, fevers like typhoid and dengue, surgery, accidents, trauma, certain medicines and chronic diseases.
You need to rule out all these causes.
I would recommend you to get your hemoglobin, thyroid function tests, serum ferritin levels, serum vitamin D levels and serum vitamin B 12 levels.
For dandruff I would recommend you to use a shampoo containing combination of ketoconazole and salicylic acid twice weekly and apply a lotion containing combination of beclomethasone and clotrimazole on the itchy and scaly areas of the scalp twice daily.
If there is associated itching take antihistaminic like tablet levocetirizine 5 mg once daily at bedtime few days.
These are prescription drugs and should be taken under the supervision of the doctor.
Also take a diet rich in proteins, fruits and vegetables.
I hope to have answered your queries and would be happy to answer any further queries.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet
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