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Suggest Treatment For Severe Dandruff
Question: What prescriptions cure severe dandruff?
Brief Answer:
Ketoconazole 2% shampoo will be helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, thanks for writing to healthcare magic.I can understand your concern.
Dandruff is a fungal infection which is commonly seen in adolscent age.
Hormonal changes at this age leads to excessive oiliness and dandruff.
In my opinion ketoconazole 2% shampoo will be helpful in dandruff. It is available on prescription.
Twice weekly application is recommended and it has to be continued for long time.
In case if there is severe itching you may require steroid antifungal lotion like triben b for rapid relief. Use it for short duration only.
I hope this will help you.In case of any concern i will be happy to help you.Take care.
Ketoconazole 2% shampoo will be helpful.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, thanks for writing to healthcare magic.I can understand your concern.
Dandruff is a fungal infection which is commonly seen in adolscent age.
Hormonal changes at this age leads to excessive oiliness and dandruff.
In my opinion ketoconazole 2% shampoo will be helpful in dandruff. It is available on prescription.
Twice weekly application is recommended and it has to be continued for long time.
In case if there is severe itching you may require steroid antifungal lotion like triben b for rapid relief. Use it for short duration only.
I hope this will help you.In case of any concern i will be happy to help you.Take care.
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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