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Question: Hi there,
I am suffering from dermatitis on scalp. There are white patches on hair scalp with severe itching. Hair thinning issues are also there.
presently applying flucort on scalp but no results as such.
Kindly advice.
Thanks
I am suffering from dermatitis on scalp. There are white patches on hair scalp with severe itching. Hair thinning issues are also there.
presently applying flucort on scalp but no results as such.
Kindly advice.
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Topical steroid+ salicylic acid lotion and coal tar+salicylic acid shampoo
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have gone through your query and I have noted down your concern. Scaly, itchy patches on scalp seem to be a part of either seborrheic dermatitis Or scalp psoriasis.
You may try a topical steroid+salicylic acid lotion e.g Topisal-6% lotion (contains clobetasol propionate 0.05% and salicylic acid 6% in a lotion form). Apply it twice daily over affected parts of the scalp.
Also you must use a shampoo, specially a coal tar and salicylic acid based shampoo e.g Protar lotion. Lather it well into wet scalp and allow it to act for at least 4-5 minutes before rinsing it. Use it every alternate days.
These are prescription medications and I suggest that you use them under supervision of a dermatologist in your vicinity.
Regards
Topical steroid+ salicylic acid lotion and coal tar+salicylic acid shampoo
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I have gone through your query and I have noted down your concern. Scaly, itchy patches on scalp seem to be a part of either seborrheic dermatitis Or scalp psoriasis.
You may try a topical steroid+salicylic acid lotion e.g Topisal-6% lotion (contains clobetasol propionate 0.05% and salicylic acid 6% in a lotion form). Apply it twice daily over affected parts of the scalp.
Also you must use a shampoo, specially a coal tar and salicylic acid based shampoo e.g Protar lotion. Lather it well into wet scalp and allow it to act for at least 4-5 minutes before rinsing it. Use it every alternate days.
These are prescription medications and I suggest that you use them under supervision of a dermatologist in your vicinity.
Regards
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