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How Can Oily Scalp And Greasy Dandruff Be Treated?

hello i have oily skin and and oily dandruff. in my scalp its not flaking but its like white creamy greasy substance is created by dandruff. and my scalp has active oil glands too i cant find a perfect solution. any any one help me.? please can anyone give me a perfect solution for this condition?
Wed, 17 May 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
For your oily skin and dandruff of scalp, kindly do the following to overcome the problem.
Use shampoo regularly which contains one or more of the following ingredients:
1. Coal tar
2. Antifungal antibiotic such as ketoconazole or ciclopirox
3. Zinc pyrithione
4. Selenium sulfide
Kindly start with using shampoo every alternate days for 4 weeks and then use it twice weekly for a month. You may use mild shampoo during other times.
You need to continue its use at least once a week to keep the condition under control after 2 months.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
Regards,
Dr.Ashakiran.S.
MBBS., MD.
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How Can Oily Scalp And Greasy Dandruff Be Treated?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. For your oily skin and dandruff of scalp, kindly do the following to overcome the problem. Use shampoo regularly which contains one or more of the following ingredients: 1. Coal tar 2. Antifungal antibiotic such as ketoconazole or ciclopirox 3. Zinc pyrithione 4. Selenium sulfide Kindly start with using shampoo every alternate days for 4 weeks and then use it twice weekly for a month. You may use mild shampoo during other times. You need to continue its use at least once a week to keep the condition under control after 2 months. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best. Regards, Dr.Ashakiran.S. MBBS., MD.