Q. How to treat the dry, itchy scalp and abnormal hair growth on one side of the head?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. Please attach your clinical picture along with your query so that it is convenient for me to comment on your condition and prescribe you the appropriate medications. For an itchy scalp, use Ketoconazole shampoo. And wash your scalp every day with lukewarm water. However, I suggest some hair care tips here. Always use lukewarm water for washing hair. Never use hot water. Do not comb when hair is wet. Do not use a hair dryer; allow it to dry naturally after a bath. Avoid hot iron straighteners; it breaks the protein bond in hair, making hair brittle. Hair is made up of a protein called keratin. So it would help if you took more protein daily, like eggs, fish, curd, milk, lentils, and chicken. Do regular exercise for 40 minutes a day, six days a week, to keep the hormonal balance intact. Use a comb that has a wide space between each tooth, and the tip of the tooth should be blunt. Comb gently. Avoid smoking, Nicotine decreases blood supply to the hair roots, affecting hair growth. Avoid tight pony; it would cause traction on hair, eventually leading to hair fall from the frontal area. Instead, keep the hair loosely tied. I hope you find it helpful. Kind regards.

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Ashwini. V. Swamy

Experience: 10 + Yrs

Venereology

---

Related Questions:
Can you suggest treatment for facial dryness and itchy scalp?

.. 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 (Sodi   Read full

Are my symptoms due to scalp psoriasis?

.. Hope you are having staying safe 1) I have seen your attached photo and read your history, I wanted you to answer few of my questions to confirm psoriasis - Any relevant family history of Psoriasis?   Read full

I have dark lines that align with my upper lip and curve downwards while smiling. What is that?

.. seen the attached photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and read your history, and what you are having is pigmentary demarcation lines. Pigmentary demarcation lines can cause an appearance of uneven pigmentation over the face that can   Read full