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What is the treatment for aggressive dandruff on eyebrow?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

For the past six months, I have had an irritating aggressive dandruff on my right eyebrow. Granules develop that are painful to the touch. I have applied zinc oxide, tea tree oil, and Pramoxine hydrochloride 1 %. They helped for a while but were not a permanent solution. Glycerine made it worse. Please give some suggestions.

Thanks.
Answered by Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Is this the same episode or a recurrent issue? How long did you use above mentioned topical agent? Do you have discharge from the right eye? From your description, one of the differential diagnoses is blepharitis. But to be sure of the diagnosis, kindly send the image and revert back. Depending on the severity of inflammation, topical agents can be advised.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

As I said, this only involves my eyebrow. It does not involve the eye, eyelid, or lashes. It is not blepharitis. It is one episode that has continued for six months. I have used different ointments at different times. If I scratch it too hard, it bleeds. I have no image to send; you would only see a little redness anyway. Please suggest some topical agents.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash is a Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with expertise in managing skin, hair, and nail disorders as well as providing advanced cosmetic treatments. She is passionate about enhancing both skin health and aesthetic outcomes through evidence-based practices. She is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. She is well-versed in doing cosmetic dermatology procedures such as chemical peels, laser therapies, botox, fillers, and microdermabrasion.

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Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

My mistake; I thought it involved your eyelid too. Scaly plaque associated with itching over hair involving the skin. Hence, the differential diagnosis can be seborrheic dermatitis or atopic dermatitis. Clinical photographs would have helped to diagnose. Topically, consider the application of a cream containing mild steroids, which would help to reduce inflammation, along with an antifungal cream.

Seborrheic dermatitis treatment is with a combination of steroids and antifungals, like Momate cream (Mometasone Furoate) along with Ketoconazole 2 % cream. Apply twice daily for seven days, then once daily for seven days. Please follow up after 15 days regarding improvement.

I hope this information will help you.

Thanks.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At April 7, 2018
Reviewed At November 8, 2024

Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash is a Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with expertise in managing skin, hair, and nail disorders as well as providing advanced cosmetic treatments. She is passionate about enhancing both skin health and aesthetic outcomes through evidence-based practices. She is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. She is well-versed in doing cosmetic dermatology procedures such as chemical peels, laser therapies, botox, fillers, and microdermabrasion.

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Education:

MD

Professional Bio:

Dr. Thakare Sampada Avinash is a Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with expertise in managing skin, hair, and nail disorders as well as providing advanced cosmetic treatments. She is passionate about enhancing both skin health and aesthetic outcomes through evidence-based practices. She is skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail conditions. She is well-versed in doing cosmetic dermatology procedures such as chemical peels, laser therapies, botox, fillers, and microdermabrasion.

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