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Hello Doctor, How Does One Treat Dandruff?
Question: hello doctor, how does one treat dandruff?
Brief Answer:
Remedy for dandruff
Detailed Answer:
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You may first try a ketoconazole based shampoo e.g Nizoral shampoo. Use it daily or on alternate days for few days. If it still isn't gone, you may use a moderately potent topical steroid lotion e.g mometasone furoate 0.1% lotion at night on scalp under guidance of dermatologist.
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Remedy for dandruff
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
You may first try a ketoconazole based shampoo e.g Nizoral shampoo. Use it daily or on alternate days for few days. If it still isn't gone, you may use a moderately potent topical steroid lotion e.g mometasone furoate 0.1% lotion at night on scalp under guidance of dermatologist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you need any more assistance.
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