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Have Too Much Dandruff. Skin And Scalp Are Oily. Use Henna. Hair Gets Dry. How Long Does It Take To Get Cured?
Hello doctor,
My self richa, I have too much dandruff on my head, and garyness too in hair.. what should i use for this. my skin and scalp both are olily ,but becasue of using heena or mehndi (to color my gray hair), my hair get dry. plz suggest me what to do. i had heard about KZ location for dandruff. is it safe to use.
thanks
My self richa, I have too much dandruff on my head, and garyness too in hair.. what should i use for this. my skin and scalp both are olily ,but becasue of using heena or mehndi (to color my gray hair), my hair get dry. plz suggest me what to do. i had heard about KZ location for dandruff. is it safe to use.
thanks
Mon, 18 Nov 2013
hello and welcome to HCM,
Dandruff is due to dryness of scalp and infection with a fungus.
Before using any medication or medicated shampoo on the scalp, do consult your dermatologist for clinical examination.
Use any medication only after prescription.
Use of henna is associated with dryness of the scalp so discontinue its use.
Premature graying of hair can occur due to diet deficient in proteins or hereditary factors.
Include sufficient proteins in your diet for providing strength and shine to your hair shaft.
Graying of hair can be managed by good quality hair colors.
thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Dandruff is due to dryness of scalp and infection with a fungus.
Before using any medication or medicated shampoo on the scalp, do consult your dermatologist for clinical examination.
Use any medication only after prescription.
Use of henna is associated with dryness of the scalp so discontinue its use.
Premature graying of hair can occur due to diet deficient in proteins or hereditary factors.
Include sufficient proteins in your diet for providing strength and shine to your hair shaft.
Graying of hair can be managed by good quality hair colors.
thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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