Q. Can you suggest treatment for facial dryness and itchy scalp?
Answered by Dr. Sampada Avinash Thakare and medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team.
Hi doctor,
Today I visited a dermatologist for facial dryness, dandruff, boils and itchy scalp. I was prescribed Episoft cleansing lotion, Cetaphil cream, Fusirose lotion and 8X shampoo. Fusirose lotion is out of stock near my place and online. Can you please suggest a substitute lotion? I bought Fucidin cream instead of lotion. Can I use it?
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Dr. Sampada Avinash Thakare
MD(D.V.L
Cosmetology, Dermatology, Venereology
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Getting Fusidic acid in lotion form is difficult. You can use the Fucidin cream for the boils on the scalp.
For scalp folliculitis, I suggest you try Betadine AD shampoo twice a week.
For facial dryness, I suggest using Cetaphil moisturizer or Epitheliale AH cream (Sodium hyaluronate). Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start the treatment with consent.
For further queries consult a cosmetologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/cosmetologist
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