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Any Suggestion For Having Severe Hair Loss, Dry Hair And Dandruff?
Hello, I am 26 year old. Since two years I am having severe hairfall, that too en extent, I fear while hair wash. I have taken thyroid test and results were okay for the same. My hair are dry, looks unhealthy. I do have dandruff problem, for which I had used ketoconazole shampoo but no good results. Its the same. I had tried several natural treatments as well like applying curd or lemon for the prevention of dandruff. On the other hand hair are getting white also. I am not sure what treatment shall I take. Once I had consulted a dermatologist and she prescribed me follihair tablets twice daily and one cortisol lotion which I did not use, as I have heard of various side effects of corticosteroids. So, please guide me how to control hair fall. I am stressed because of severe hairfall. Many thanks in advance for your response.
Wed, 30 Apr 2014
Hello,
Thank you for posting on HCM.
It seems you are suffering from Seborrheic dermatitis,which secondarily leads to hairfall and thus its important to treat it first hand.
I would recommend you 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 salicyclic acid twice a week followed by good conditioner. Take antihistaminics as required for itching. Avoid excessive use of hair oil.
As for the hairfall, start oral supplements containing biotin and other essential vitamins and minerals once a day for atleast 3 months.
Hope this will take care of your query.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
Thank you for posting on HCM.
It seems you are suffering from Seborrheic dermatitis,which secondarily leads to hairfall and thus its important to treat it first hand.
I would recommend you 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 salicyclic acid twice a week followed by good conditioner. Take antihistaminics as required for itching. Avoid excessive use of hair oil.
As for the hairfall, start oral supplements containing biotin and other essential vitamins and minerals once a day for atleast 3 months.
Hope this will take care of your query.
Thank you
Dr Hardik Pitroda
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