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Can Protar-K Solution Shampoo Be Used To Treat Flakes And Mild Psoriasis?

Hi, I am 25 male. planning to use protar K solution shampoo for treating flakes in my hair. it could be mild psoriasis, I dont think its dandruff. but the shampoo is useful for both. please suggest.. also i have removed all my hair and became bald this monday. but the falkes still came back though my hair are small.
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Hi,

The Protar-K solution is a combination of two medications: Ketoconazole and Coal Tar. Ketoconazole is an antifungal. It works by stopping the growth of dandruff-causing fungi by preventing them from forming their own protective covering. Coal Tar is a keratolytic medicine which helps break down the skin clumps on the scalp and relieves itching and flaking associated with dandruff.

This medication is recommended to be used on the hair/scalp to treat dandruff and other scaly, itchy skin conditions such as psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S,
General & Family Physician
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Can Protar-K Solution Shampoo Be Used To Treat Flakes And Mild Psoriasis?

Hi, The Protar-K solution is a combination of two medications: Ketoconazole and Coal Tar. Ketoconazole is an antifungal. It works by stopping the growth of dandruff-causing fungi by preventing them from forming their own protective covering. Coal Tar is a keratolytic medicine which helps break down the skin clumps on the scalp and relieves itching and flaking associated with dandruff. This medication is recommended to be used on the hair/scalp to treat dandruff and other scaly, itchy skin conditions such as psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician