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Question: my wife has what looks like ringworm on her hair and has lost most of the cap or top of her head of hair. we have an appointment with a dermatologist at the end of the month (jan 28th) what an we do in the mean time to get the fungus under control?
what can we do to treat the affected area until the dermatology visit?
how long does this process take?
what can we do to treat the affected area until the dermatology visit?
how long does this process take?
Brief Answer:
Could you please upload an image for review?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this condition and the continued hair loss. I will suggest that you upload an image of what this lesion on the hair is. This way, I can provide personalized insights and helpful tips on how to address this.
To upload an image, click on the upload icon to the right of your dashboard and follow the onscreen instructions. You may also send it directly to customer service at YYYY@YYYY and request that it should be uploaded to your query.
I hope to hear from you and promise to respond promptly. Until next, I wish you well. I wish you a happy and prosperous 2016 as well.
Could you please upload an image for review?
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this condition and the continued hair loss. I will suggest that you upload an image of what this lesion on the hair is. This way, I can provide personalized insights and helpful tips on how to address this.
To upload an image, click on the upload icon to the right of your dashboard and follow the onscreen instructions. You may also send it directly to customer service at YYYY@YYYY and request that it should be uploaded to your query.
I hope to hear from you and promise to respond promptly. Until next, I wish you well. I wish you a happy and prosperous 2016 as well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I cannot upload a picture what do you think of what I have sent you so far
I uploaded a picture it was attached
are you able to see the photo and give me a opinion?
I uploaded a picture it was attached
are you able to see the photo and give me a opinion?
Brief Answer:
This looks like dandruff! Try sulphur containing shampoos for now!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the image.
I have reviewed it and this is suggestive of dandruff. I will recommend that she uses sulfur containing shampoos as they are best at controlling this. Also, let her avoid applying much oil to the scalp as this fungus loves oily medium for growth and multiplication.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Keep me updated with her progress.
This looks like dandruff! Try sulphur containing shampoos for now!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for the image.
I have reviewed it and this is suggestive of dandruff. I will recommend that she uses sulfur containing shampoos as they are best at controlling this. Also, let her avoid applying much oil to the scalp as this fungus loves oily medium for growth and multiplication.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Keep me updated with her progress.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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