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Suggest Treatment For Severe Dandruff Along With Itchy Scalp

Hi I m a 22 year old male,i had never experienced Dandruff issues but over the past 8 months i have had Dandruff and a very itchy scalp. I controlled it initially with Head and Shoulders and Oil + Lemon , but it re-emerged and the itchy scalp is a big problem.I have been using Aloe Vera before washing and it has helped control visible dandruff with Himalaya Anti Dandruff Shampoo. But the itchiness resurfaces everyday within 2-3 hours of washing my hair.In January i had consulted a dermatologist and she prescribed a Halox s lotion and teczine tabs along with a Ketoconazole shampoo. I did that and the problem vanished for 2 -3 weeks but came back . The itchy scalp sometimes keeps me up at night and there are certain spots which get inflamed and hurt when touched. There is no redness on the scalp as such but the ITCH is irritating really. Hope you can Help. Thank You.
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from Seborrheic Dermatitis leading to the symptoms of dandruff, extremely itchy scalp and sore spots on scalp..

As it has recurred there is a possibility that the under lying factors that can commonly cause it like fungal infection, stress etc have not been taken care of or there is a possibility that the previous infection did not cure completely leading to recurrence of infection..

I would suggest you to start washing your scalp every alternate day with shampoo containing Ketoconazole, salicylic acid, sulfides, coal tar, selenium, zinc..
Massage the scalp with a steroid lotion as it will also help in relieving itching.
You should also keep the scalp clean and avoid moisture accumulation..
You can also apply Yoghurt to scalp..
Drink plenty of water and maintain a good scalp cleanliness..
Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Dandruff Along With Itchy Scalp

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from Seborrheic Dermatitis leading to the symptoms of dandruff, extremely itchy scalp and sore spots on scalp.. As it has recurred there is a possibility that the under lying factors that can commonly cause it like fungal infection, stress etc have not been taken care of or there is a possibility that the previous infection did not cure completely leading to recurrence of infection.. I would suggest you to start washing your scalp every alternate day with shampoo containing Ketoconazole, salicylic acid, sulfides, coal tar, selenium, zinc.. Massage the scalp with a steroid lotion as it will also help in relieving itching. You should also keep the scalp clean and avoid moisture accumulation.. You can also apply Yoghurt to scalp.. Drink plenty of water and maintain a good scalp cleanliness.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.