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How can I manage dandruff?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am suffering from dandruff for more than a year. I am a prefinal year student and my gender is female. Please suggest a solution for dandruff. Can I use One shot dandruff killer?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Syed Shakeel Akthar

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Syed Shakeel Akthar is a skilled Dermatologist and Venereologist with expertise in treating skin, hair, and nail disorders, as well as sexually transmitted infections. He specializes in acne, eczema, psoriasis, pigmentation issues, and skin infections. Known for his thorough diagnosis and patient-focused care, Dr. Syed Shakeel is dedicated to providing effective, personalized treatments using the latest dermatological techniques and evidence-based practices.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Dandruff is formed due to oily scalp. If you are using oil for hair, please avoid it. Dandruff cannot be cured permanently. It can only be controlled. For now, use Ketoconazole shampoo (Nizral shampoo twice weekly for three weeks and thereafter once it is controlled, use once a week for a month).

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 18, 2019
Reviewed At November 21, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Syed Shakeel Akthar is a skilled Dermatologist and Venereologist with expertise in treating skin, hair, and nail disorders, as well as sexually transmitted infections. He specializes in acne, eczema, psoriasis, pigmentation issues, and skin infections. Known for his thorough diagnosis and patient-focused care, Dr. Syed Shakeel is dedicated to providing effective, personalized treatments using the latest dermatological techniques and evidence-based practices.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Syed Shakeel Akthar is a skilled Dermatologist and Venereologist with expertise in treating skin, hair, and nail disorders, as well as sexually transmitted infections. He specializes in acne, eczema, psoriasis, pigmentation issues, and skin infections. Known for his thorough diagnosis and patient-focused care, Dr. Syed Shakeel is dedicated to providing effective, personalized treatments using the latest dermatological techniques and evidence-based practices.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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