Hello, How Do Someone Treat Dandruff?
Question: hello, how do someone treat dandruff?
Brief Answer:
Anti dandruff shampoo
Detailed Answer:
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For dandruff you need to regularly use an anti dandruff shampoo containing ketoconazole or ciclopirox olamine twice weekly.
In severe cases of dandruff oral anti fungal medicine like tablet fluconazole 200 mg twice weekly can be taken for 6-8 weeks. It needs prescription as it can cause side effects.
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Dr Asmeet
Anti dandruff shampoo
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to ask a doctor service
For dandruff you need to regularly use an anti dandruff shampoo containing ketoconazole or ciclopirox olamine twice weekly.
In severe cases of dandruff oral anti fungal medicine like tablet fluconazole 200 mg twice weekly can be taken for 6-8 weeks. It needs prescription as it can cause side effects.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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