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Hello Doctor. How Do I Treat Dandruff?
Question: Hello doctor. how do I treat dandruff?
Brief Answer:
Nizoral shampoo is advised if other shampoos don't function.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think you can find an shampoo against dandruff that contains pirithione zinc which is anti fungal and anti bacterial. You can take a shampoo such head & shoulders, XXXXXXX dandruff relief 2in1 which contains it.
Also you can find a shampoo tar based such Neurogena T /gel or containing salicylic acid such neutrogena T/sal.
If these still don't control it you can use ketoconazole shampoo such Nizoral found over the counter
You can use the shampoo every day and then reduce usage to 3-2 times a week.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Nizoral shampoo is advised if other shampoos don't function.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
I think you can find an shampoo against dandruff that contains pirithione zinc which is anti fungal and anti bacterial. You can take a shampoo such head & shoulders, XXXXXXX dandruff relief 2in1 which contains it.
Also you can find a shampoo tar based such Neurogena T /gel or containing salicylic acid such neutrogena T/sal.
If these still don't control it you can use ketoconazole shampoo such Nizoral found over the counter
You can use the shampoo every day and then reduce usage to 3-2 times a week.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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