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Suggest Treatment For Severe Dandruff And Itching On The Neck

Posted on Fri, 30 Jun 2017

Question: I have heavy dandruff and itchy neck n am worried it could be scalp psoriasis??help mee

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (0 minute later)

Hello,
Yes , it may be psoriasis, please attach a picture to give a more accurate answer.
Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (17 minutes later)

If i rub it with comb it comes like dust with big flakes

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
About dandruff treatment:

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back!
I have seen carefully the picture attached.
It doesn't look like psoriasis.
Dermatitis seborrheic is more possible.
Pyrithione zinc shampoos (such as Head & Shoulders, XXXXXXX Dandruff Relief 2 in 1). These contain the antibacterial and antifungal agent zinc pyrithione.
This type of shampoo can reduce the fungus on your scalp that can cause dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis.
Try using the shampoo daily or every other day until your dandruff is controlled; then cut back to two or three times a week, as needed.
If it does not work, ketoconazole shampoo such as Nizoral would be suggested.
Hope the information will help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (8 hours later)

Does it become psoriasis if not treated properly.Am using ayurvedic shampoo is it fine??

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
About dandruff treatment:

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back!
No, it does not advance to psoriasis. Psoriasis begins like psoriasis.
Ayurvedic Shampoo is ok.
Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (1 hour later)

Does my neck itchness will be normal in coming days??

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (17 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it should get better:

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
It should get better. If it persist after treatment you should see a dermatologist.
Regards,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Mirjeta Guni (1 hour later)

I do use derma roller once in two days.is tat could be any reason for my dandruff problem.if not then can i continue using it and by the way i use 1.00mm derma roller...

Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
About derma roller side effects;

Detailed Answer:
If using the derma roller accurately according to the provided instructions, then the only side effects you’d expect are some slight skin reddening after each treatment. This can be treated easily using quality sunscreen lotions or skin creams and usually improve within a couple of hours.

Dandruff is not a side effect of it, so you may continue to use it.

Best wishes,
Dr.Mirjeta

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee