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Do I Have A Dry Scalp

Posted on Mon, 25 Mar 2019

Question: Do I have a dry scalp

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seborrheic dermatitis is a possibility

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to ask a doctor service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Perhaps I would be able to guide you better if you can tell me a little more about your problem. Do you have scalp flaking? itchy scalp? and How often do you shampoo? what shampoo do you use?

If yes, you not likely have a condition known as seborrheic dermatitis or dandruff in common terms which manifests as flakiness. I would suggest you to use an antidandruff shampoo e.g Sebamed antidandruff shampoo

Hope to assist you further. take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 hours later)

Hi when ever I brush my hair the flakes just drop out my hair like a lot of them . They are dry and powdery. Also I have used anti dandruff shampoo and nothing has worked. Can I post pictures on here to show you?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Regarding dandruff

Detailed Answer:
hi.
Yes, you can upload images in "Reports Section" or you may mail me the images at YYYY@YYYY with the subject line of the mail as Attention: Dr. kakkar.
Which all antidandruff shampoos have you tried?

take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (12 hours later)

Hi I have upload the pics in the report section... thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seborrheic dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

I would suggest you to use a medicated shampoo e.g a coal tar based shampoo ( Protar lotion or Ionax T shampoo). In addition I suggest you to use topical clobetasol propionate 0.05% lotion or gel e.g Topinate gel for overnight scalp application.

take care
Let me know if you need any more assistance

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

Hi so you have seen my pics and think it’s Seborrheic dermatitis?? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seborrheic dermatitis or scalp psoriasis

Detailed Answer:
hi.

Yes, after seeing the images I think it is either Seborrheic dermatitis or Scalp psoriasis. Both the conditions have similar presentation.

take care
Let me know if you need any more assistance.

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