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Does shampooing daily and dandruff cause hair fall?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have had a dandruff problem for very long. So, I started shampooing my hair every day. Even then skipping even a single day of shampooing leaves my hair full of dirt and makes it completely oily. And an itchy scalp is always there no matter what I do. I have started losing a lot of hair recently and I think it is because of all the above problems I mentioned above. What would you suggest me to do?
Answered by Dr. Rabia Anjum

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FCPS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rabia Anjum is a Dermatologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail disorders. She provides advanced care in areas such as acne management, eczema, psoriasis, pigmentation disorders, hair loss, and cosmetic dermatology, including skin rejuvenation and anti-aging treatments.

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Hi,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I understand your concern and will try to help you with it.

As you have told, you have a dandruff problem and oily scalp that is seborrheic dermatitis which can be mild or can be severe. And yes, hair can fall due to dandruff problem. I will suggest a few things for this. For proper hair growth ensure proper diet with Vitamins and Minerals. For dandruff problem, use Zinc Pyrithione based shampoos. Take Biotin supplements that are very important for hair growth.

Thank you for consulting me.

You can always reach me at icliniq.com.

Treatment plan

The treatment plan is to apply Zinc Pyrithione shampoo or Selsun blue shampoo three times per week. Take Biotin tablet supplements.

Preventive measures

The preventive measure is to apply shampoo for 5 minutes and then wash it.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Divya Banu M
Published At April 8, 2019
Reviewed At November 22, 2024

Education:

FCPS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rabia Anjum is a Dermatologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail disorders. She provides advanced care in areas such as acne management, eczema, psoriasis, pigmentation disorders, hair loss, and cosmetic dermatology, including skin rejuvenation and anti-aging treatments.

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Education:

BDS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Divya Banu M is a dedicated Dental Surgeon with valuable clinical experience. She specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of various diseases and conditions affecting the oral cavity. With a gentle and patient-centered approach, she is committed to promoting oral health and enhancing smiles through quality dental care. Her areas of expertise include restorative dentistry, preventive dental care, and cosmetic dental procedures.

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Dr. Rabia Anjum

Dermatology

Education:

FCPS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Rabia Anjum is a Dermatologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of skin, hair, and nail disorders. She provides advanced care in areas such as acne management, eczema, psoriasis, pigmentation disorders, hair loss, and cosmetic dermatology, including skin rejuvenation and anti-aging treatments.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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