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Suffering From Dandruff, Hair Thinning And Hair Fall, Severe Itching. How To Cure This ?
actually i am suffering from dandruff and i think due to which my hairs are thinning day by day and also i face a severe hairfall eveytime and also suffering from severe itchingon head it also leads to haifall...currently i am using himalya anti dandruff shampoo becuase it doesnt contain harmfull chemicals....please suggest something about the shampoo and how can i cure this
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Tue, 23 Jul 2013
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Hi,
Dandruff is a chronic condition and requires vigorous treatment and care.
Do not try any branded shampoos claim for cure from dandruff.
Consult dermatologist and get examined.
After his advice go for treatment accordingly.
Avoid stress.
Rule out anemia, thyroid.
Do not keep your wet for more time.
Ok and take care.
Dandruff is a chronic condition and requires vigorous treatment and care.
Do not try any branded shampoos claim for cure from dandruff.
Consult dermatologist and get examined.
After his advice go for treatment accordingly.
Avoid stress.
Rule out anemia, thyroid.
Do not keep your wet for more time.
Ok and take care.
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Hello dear,
Dandruff is basically Seborrheic dermatitis & can be treated with shampoos or lotion containing salicylic acid, coal tar, ketoconazole, or selenium.
There are various other factors that can cause hair loss/ thinning of hair, such as:
1. Environmental factors
2. Stress
3. Deficiency of certain minerals, vitamins & amino acids in diet. e.g. Iron, zinc, Vit B complex, lysine.
4. Hormonal factors. e.g. Thyroxine
5. Any incidence of surgery, shock, etc.
Management includes:
1. Treating the underlying cause
2. Avoidance of stress
3. Dietary modifications
4. Minoxidil solution to be applied locally to stimulate the hair follicles
5. Multivitamin & multi mineral supplementation
So, it will be better to consult a Dermatologist to find out the underlying cause & start treatment accordingly.
There is no need to worry.
Your hairs will grow back again.
Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
Dandruff is basically Seborrheic dermatitis & can be treated with shampoos or lotion containing salicylic acid, coal tar, ketoconazole, or selenium.
There are various other factors that can cause hair loss/ thinning of hair, such as:
1. Environmental factors
2. Stress
3. Deficiency of certain minerals, vitamins & amino acids in diet. e.g. Iron, zinc, Vit B complex, lysine.
4. Hormonal factors. e.g. Thyroxine
5. Any incidence of surgery, shock, etc.
Management includes:
1. Treating the underlying cause
2. Avoidance of stress
3. Dietary modifications
4. Minoxidil solution to be applied locally to stimulate the hair follicles
5. Multivitamin & multi mineral supplementation
So, it will be better to consult a Dermatologist to find out the underlying cause & start treatment accordingly.
There is no need to worry.
Your hairs will grow back again.
Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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