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Please suggest some good shampoo for dandruff.

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Dr. Sneha Kannan

Published At February 24, 2016
Reviewed AtJune 27, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am having problems of acute flaky dandruff and also itching in my hair. I have tried Topisal, Nizral, and various other shampoos as well. However, there is no respite from dandruff. Please suggest me some good meditation as well as shampoo and oil. Currently, I am on diabetes and BP medication. My height is 5'6' and my weight is 176.37 Ibs.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through your complaints.

You should start with shampoo containing Salicylic acid and Ketoconazole. Use it every alternate day in the beginning. Once you notice improvement gradually taper it to twice weekly and then once weekly. Along with this apply, Clotrimazole and Betamethasone combination lotion on the affected areas of the scalp twice daily. I also recommend you to take tablet Ketoconazole 200 mg once daily in the morning and tablet Levocetirizine 5 mg at bedtime. Continue this treatment for two weeks and revert back.

The Probable causes

1. Immune factors 2. Hormonal factors 3. Fungal infection

Probable diagnosis

Seborrheic dermatitis.

Preventive measures

Avoid oiling of scalp as it will increase your dandruff.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the advice. Please suggest a good brand name for the shampoo. Are Clotrimazole and Betamethasone lotion a separate one?

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

You can try Salisia KT shampoo which is a combination of Salicylic acid and Ketoconazole. Clotrimazole betamethasone lotion comes as single medicine in the name of Candid B lotion.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney

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