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Having Recurrent Dandruff And Painful Wounds On Head. Applying Neo Metro On Hair. Suggest Permanent Treatment?

Posted on Thu, 31 Oct 2013

Question: I noticed I av this recurrent dandruff and painful wounds on my head every week if I don't cut my hair and didn't. Apply neo metro on my hair everyday" what can be the cause and also permanent treatment

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed answer below

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query,
Recurrent dandruff with painful wounds can be seen in any of the following conditions,
1. Eczema
2. Psoriasis
3. Extensive folliculitis.

I would like to know a few additional things,
1. Do you have any other skin lesions?
2. Is there itching on scalp?
3. Do you see flakes coming out or there is a powdery substance when you rub scalp.
4. Is there hair loss ?
5. Any one in family having similar lesions.

I would also like to see a photograph of the lesions.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.

There is an option to upload photographs on right side of query page.
Please utilize this.

Waiting for your response,
Thank you

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (2 days later)

No family history but there is always itching

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Mild steroid shampoo

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Please do the following,
Apply a stay on anti fungal lotion like Noskurff ( ciclopirox) and sleep.
In morning wash your scalp with a mild steroid shampoo ( sebowash).
Do this for a month, you will get relief from your symptoms.
Thank you

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