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Suggest Treatment For Dry And Flaky Scalp

I have spent many times at the dermatologist trying to get an answer to my scalp problem. She even did a biopsy that showed nothing. I have some dry places on my scalp mostly at the very top of my head. It is hard to keep my hands off it. I use clindamycin 1% a special shampoo clean and clear. She also had me on Flucinonide .05% for months but took me off. I am still having the problems. When I wash my hair seems worse for some reason. I have normal hair, not dry or oily. I had chemo a couple years ago but have been in remission, don't think the chemo is the answer. The dry spots drive me nuts. I cannot keep my hands off those areas. I just feel like I want the dry skin off. It is just little white specks of dry skin. I decided to try another doctor in the future. Any suggestions, thank you so much.
Fri, 8 Jan 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain the symptoms of dry itchy scalp along with dry fakes of skin seems to be due to Seborrheic Dermatitis.
It is an inflammatory condition that can effect scalp, face and torso.
This seems to be a cause of itchiness of scalp,dryness and flakes that seems to be dandruff..
I would suggest you to apply shampoo containing Ketoconazole that is an antifungal agent, coal tar, selenium, zinc and salicylic acid..
You should also apply steroid containing Lotion over the scalp..
You can massage the scalp with olive oil and give steam treatment..
Wash your hairs every alternate day and maintain a clean scalp..
In case of no resolution consult a Trichologist and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..
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Suggest Treatment For Dry And Flaky Scalp

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain the symptoms of dry itchy scalp along with dry fakes of skin seems to be due to Seborrheic Dermatitis. It is an inflammatory condition that can effect scalp, face and torso. This seems to be a cause of itchiness of scalp,dryness and flakes that seems to be dandruff.. I would suggest you to apply shampoo containing Ketoconazole that is an antifungal agent, coal tar, selenium, zinc and salicylic acid.. You should also apply steroid containing Lotion over the scalp.. You can massage the scalp with olive oil and give steam treatment.. Wash your hairs every alternate day and maintain a clean scalp.. In case of no resolution consult a Trichologist and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..