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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 »
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 a dry scalp along with other issues. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am 22 years old and have thinning hair and balding in the crown area. I am taking Finasteride, but I am not seeing much improvement. I also go through stages of severe dry scalp and dandruff. What are the following best things to try? Have any non-prescription remedies, such as a biotin ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would like to explain about hair fall. 75-100 hair falls every day is very normal. So, hair loss should be considered only if the number of hair fall is more than this. Straightening and other procedures also cause weakness of the root. Ot... Read Full »
One mole in my scalp has gotten bigger. Can it be malignant?
Query: Hello doctor,I have numerous moles on my scalp, but one is very big. This mole has been on my body for years, yet it has become more prominent. The moles are raised, and the surrounding area occasionally becomes slightly red. Does this mole have cancerous potential? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. The lesion appears like seborrheic dermatitis. I suggest you follow the suggestions listed below. 1. Wash scalp with Salisia KT (Ketoconazole and Salicylic Acid) shampoo on alternative days for ten days, then twice... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been dealing with scalp and hair issues for over a year now. I sought help from a dermatologist who examined a strand of my hair to check for any problems. She diagnosed me with a hair root infection about a year ago. Since then, I have noticed increased hair loss. Unfortunatel... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Hair fall of 75 to 100 hairs in a day is normal. Hair loss becomes a concern when the number exceeds this range. Your dermatologist can perform a hair-plucked test to determine the average count of anagen and telogen hairs. ... Read Full »
I am a 36-year-old female suffering from itchy scalp and hair loss. Kindly suggest a treatment.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36-year-old female suffering from itchy scalp and hair loss. My scalp itches mainly where I tie my hair but a little at the back. It is too itchy and has caused bruises everywhere. In the front, I have thinning hair. My hair gets oily very soon. Please suggest how to stop itchin... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Itching in the scalp can be due to a lot of causes. The more common cause is dry skin, which keeps coming off as dandruff. It can be due to a lack of adequate protein in your diet. So I suggest you improve your diet and add boiled eggs ... Read Full »
I noticed ned and yellow patches on my scalp and dandruff. What could it be?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a dry scalp and dry hair. I have noticed patches of yellow dandruff across my scalp. I have noticed red and scaly yellow patches on my scalp, along with itchiness. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is Seborrheic capitis. I suggest you consult a specialist and take the below-mentioned medications with their consent. Wash the area with Ketoconazole shampoo on alternate days for ten days, then thrice weekly for four weeks, then twice weekly for two weeks. Apply... Read Full »
What to do to resolve the itchiness, burning sensation, dryness, and flakes on my scalp?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 23-year-old female, and I am experiencing a severe itching sensation on the scalp. I can see flakes on my temples and the crown of my head. The rest of my head has flakes but not as bad as the top. My hairline looks lighter than the rest of my skin, making me insecure. Also, my sca... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. It is seborrheic capitis. Kindly answer the questions mentioned below. Since when does it appear? Does the redness appear after excess scratching and rubbing of lesions? Are the dry scales present elsewhere? What ar... Read Full »
I have a severe hair fall problem. Does installing a water softener reduce hair fall?
Query: Hi doctor,I have a dry scalp, and my hair is so thin, and every time I touch my hair or apply oil, I get a bunch of hair in my hand. So how to prevent hair fall during the winter season? During the winter, I am totally scared as my scalp is dry. I do not know if this hair fall is due to hard water? ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are many reasons for hair fall or thinning of hair on the scalp. So first and foremost, we have to find the cause with the help of detailed history and examination. Some common causes are nutritional deficiency, hormonal causes like androgenic alopecia or patterne... Read Full »
I have developed psoriasis in my scalp and there is constant itching. Please help
Query: Hi doctor, I have developed psoriasis in the scalp and ear region with flaky scalp and dryness along with itching in the scalp. I am also having premature greying of hair. When the flakes are removed by itching or combing, the region becomes bloody, and watery liquid is secreted. Kindly advise. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have scalp psoriasis. This condition needs long-term maintenance therapy to control the flare-up. You can start on 0.05 % Clobetasol propionate and 6% Salicylic acid lotion, a combination to be applied over a wet scalp and to be left for ... Read Full »
I have dandruff along with an itchy and dry scalp that turns red on scratching. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have a problem with my scalp. I have had dandruff issues for a long time, but it has recently worsened. I have tried different shampoos, but after using them a couple of times, there were no beneficial results. I feel my scalp is dry, and there is some irritation. And also, when it be... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query and understood your concern. According to the history provided by you and from the images shared, it looks like seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity). It can also be commonly seen on facia... Read Full »