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Posted on Thu, 17 Nov 2016
Question: Hi. I have been using Rogaine Foam for men for 3 months. My dermatologist recommended me to treat hair loss and thinning hair after pregnancy (I began losing hair 5 months after my baby was born). This week I have noticed lots of white flakes like dandruff and hair falling again after it sloweded down for a while. I also feel my scalp a little bit irratated and itchy, specially areas when I usually apply Rogaine every night. How can I stop dandruff and itchiness? and Should I stop Rogaine to treat dandruff first?
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Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (11 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Possible seborrheic dermatitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam.

I can certainly understand your concern.

You possibly seem to have seborrheic dermatitis, which is causing the Hair fall.

Stop Rogaine Foam.

I advise you to apply antifungal hair lotion CANDID TV overnight and wash thoroughly in the morning.

Use it for 4 days a week.Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications to you.

Additionally, I would like to advise you to get complete blood counts along with complete thyroid profile. Keep me updated with test results.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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Suggest Treatment For Hair Loss And Thinning

Brief Answer: Possible seborrheic dermatitis Detailed Answer: Hello Madam. I can certainly understand your concern. You possibly seem to have seborrheic dermatitis, which is causing the Hair fall. Stop Rogaine Foam. I advise you to apply antifungal hair lotion CANDID TV overnight and wash thoroughly in the morning. Use it for 4 days a week.Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications to you. Additionally, I would like to advise you to get complete blood counts along with complete thyroid profile. Keep me updated with test results. Post your further queries if any. Thank you.