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Dandruff

Dry and flaky skin in the scalp is called dandruff. It makes the scalp itchy, and oily-looking flakes of dead skin can be seen on the hair, neck, and shoulder. It is not a serious condition and can be controlled by using shampoos that contain zinc pyrithione, tar, selenium sulfide, or Ketoconazole.

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Why do I have scalp issues and dandruff?

Query: Hi doctor, I am an 18-year-old boy. I am trying to grow my hair out, but I have been told that my scalp is not able to breathe normally, and I get more dandruff. Now, I think that the idea of the scalp not being able to properly breathe is a bit false, but it could be true. Please give your opinion...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. It is not uncommon to experience dandruff, and while scalp breathing is not a scientifically recognized concept, several factors can contribute to scalp issues: Dryness: If your scalp is dry, it can lea...  Read Full »

I have severe acne, and dry skin that itchs. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 30-year-old female with severe acne, dry skin, and itching. I have been having this problem for the past two years. My skin used to get dry soon after I washed my face with soap. So I started using a mild face wash, which gave me some relief from dry skin. The dryness in my face is...  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your first query consult is on us! I understand your concern. I suggest you use: 1. Use Moiste (Aloe vera 10 %W/W and Vitamin E 0.5 %W/W) cream or Moiz MM (Cetyl alcohol 2% w/w, Shea butter, Sorbitan Oolivate, Caprylic-capric triglyceride, Light liquid paraffin, C...  Read Full »

I have been suffering from dandruff and hair fall. Why?

Query: Hello doctor,I have dandruff, hair fall, and lately, I saw tiny white balls on my scalp after which my scalp became very itchy. Please tell me how to treat this condition.  Read Full »


Dr. Payal Chauhan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have seborrheic dermatitis probably. Use the following medications. Kindly consult your doctor to discuss the suggestion and take the treatment with consent. 1. Zydip-C lotion (Clotrimazole, Beclomethasone) apply once at night on the scalp. 2. Protar K shampoo ...  Read Full »

I am suffering from heavy dandruff and pimples despite using Ketoconazole. Kindly help me.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been suffering from severe dandruff and the presence of deep dark spots due to pimples. Previously I have used prescribed shampoo and tablets that gave me the best results. But even when I am using the shampoo containing Ketoconazole it is not working and the dark spots due to p...  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw all the details you shared and will be happy to guide you through. I suggest you follow the below-mentioned precautions as pimples can occur due to hormonal imbalances and due to oily skin. Do not use hair oil and any sticky cream on the face. Avoid oily f...  Read Full »

In winter my skin burns, scalp itchs with dandruff. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am feeling a pin prick feeling and burning sensation in my skin when getting warm or the temperature rises during winter. I also have an itchy scalp and dandruff appears just after shampooing. Is this due to any skin problem? Currently, I am taking Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride and ...  Read Full »


Dr. Gaurang Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com and thank you for choosing us as your provider for medical care. Please send some high-resolution photos to differentiate the fungal infection in your hair. It can be either a fungal infection with folliculitis or seborrhea capitis. I would suggest you use Salisia KT ...  Read Full »

Does washing my hair daily cause excessive dryness?

Query: Hello doctor, I have oily dandruff, dry hairs, and hair fall. So what should I do if I wash hairs every day so they will become more dry and thin too?  Read Full »


Dr. Penchilaprasad Kandikattu

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Many people with dandruff have oily skin and the latest research shows that the real culprit is probably a tiny fungus called Malassezia globosa that needs oil to grow. It only becomes a problem when the fungus grows too rapidly, and our natural renewal of cells is dis...  Read Full »

Please give me a solution for hair fall and dandruff.

Query: Hi doctor, I am 25 years old. I am facing severe hair fall issue. My hair becomes very thin and consist dandruff and white flakes. I have used Candid-B lotion, but need some other solution.  Read Full »


Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please send image and revert back to see the extent of involvement. Do you suffer from scalp itching? I suggest Sebamed anti-dandruff shampoo (Piroctone Olamine) or Salisia KT shampoo (Salicylic acid) twice a week for a month. Tablet Adgain (Biotin) once daily for two m...  Read Full »

I have dandruff and hair fall. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old female. Since two years, I am getting tiny white balls coming out from my head in comb with dandruff flakes and a lot of hair fall. I took homeopathy medicine and after some time, it came again.Thank you.  Read Full »


Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am not very sure what you are referring to by saying white balls. It can be a small piece of dandruff scale forming a ball. To be more precise, I would like to see the picture. For any query, please make it a point to add the clinical picture, which would make diag...  Read Full »

Can dandruff and hair fall be caused by chemical dermatitis?

Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from hair fall and more dandruff. I am using Ketostar shampoo for the past four months. Dandruff is very irritating. Kindly help me.  Read Full »


Dr. Utkarsh Sharma

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ketostar shampoo contains Ketoconazole which acts when dandruff is due to fungal infection. But dandruff can be due to many other causes like chemical dermatitis (sometimes due to retained shampoo), dry scalp (regularly using too warm water on the scalp), etc. Some of...  Read Full »

I am experiencing hairfall and dandruff after relocating. Why?

Query: Hello doctor.I am 18 years old. I just relocated to a new city, and there have been several changes since then. I have always had oily hair and dandruff, but not to this extent. Since moving, I have experienced hair loss, as well as drier hair and increased dandruff. I have also discovered that my s...  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. It looks to be telogen effluvium (the resting phase of the hair cycle characterized by sudden hair loss). There is no reason to be concerned as it is self-limiting. Avoid stress, be relaxed, and make yourself stress-...  Read Full »

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