Derar Dr, i have handruff for past many years. It becomes severe during winters and also if I do not wash my hair. Also of late I face severe hairfall. i have skin inefected type of small lesions behind my ear. pl advise if medication required and any other care I need to take. Thanks S Nair
Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM. It seems you are suffering from Seborrheic dermatitis,which secondarily leads to hairfall and thus its important to treat it first hand. I would recommend you a short course of oral antifungal drugs like ketoconazole/itraconazole and a lotion containing sertaconazole and betamethasone twice a day over scalp and behind ears. Use a medicated shampoo containing ketoconazole and salicyclic acid twice a week. Take antihistaminics as required for itching. Avoid excessive use of hair oil. As for the hairfall, start oral supplements containing biotin and other essential vitamins and minerals (Follihair new) once a day for atleast 3 months. Hope this will take care of your query. Thank you Dr Hardik Pitroda
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How To Get Rid Off Dandruff And Hair Fall?
Hello, Thank you for posting on HCM. It seems you are suffering from Seborrheic dermatitis,which secondarily leads to hairfall and thus its important to treat it first hand. I would recommend you a short course of oral antifungal drugs like ketoconazole/itraconazole and a lotion containing sertaconazole and betamethasone twice a day over scalp and behind ears. Use a medicated shampoo containing ketoconazole and salicyclic acid twice a week. Take antihistaminics as required for itching. Avoid excessive use of hair oil. As for the hairfall, start oral supplements containing biotin and other essential vitamins and minerals (Follihair new) once a day for atleast 3 months. Hope this will take care of your query. Thank you Dr Hardik Pitroda