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Hi How Does Someone Treat Dandruff?

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Posted on Sun, 12 Jan 2020
Question: Hi how does someone treat dandruff?
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Ketoconazole or ciclopirox olamine shampoo, oral antifungals

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to ask a doctor service
For dandruff you need to use anti fungal shampoo containing ketoconazole or ciclopirox olamine twice weekly.
In case it is severe take oral antifungals like tablet fluconazole 200 mg twice weekly or capsule itraconazole 100 mg once daily for 3-4 weeks.
Oral antifungals are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Hi How Does Someone Treat Dandruff?

Brief Answer: Ketoconazole or ciclopirox olamine shampoo, oral antifungals Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to ask a doctor service For dandruff you need to use anti fungal shampoo containing ketoconazole or ciclopirox olamine twice weekly. In case it is severe take oral antifungals like tablet fluconazole 200 mg twice weekly or capsule itraconazole 100 mg once daily for 3-4 weeks. Oral antifungals are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them. Regards Dr Asmeet