Suggest Treatment For Hair Loss And Breakage Of Hair Apart From An Insect Infestation
My friend is having hairloss and breakage she has a couple places where something has bit or nested in her hair she is experiencing a lot of hair loss. She has tried medicated shampoos but it hasn t helped. It seems like there are eggs in her scalp but it s not itchy . It s not lic
Hi. As per your case history your friend is probably having pityriasis sicca with hair fall. My treatment advice is - 1. Don't scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antifungal plus steroid lotion like candid-b once at night. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral fluconazole, multivitamins taken only after consulting a dermatologist.
Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.
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Suggest Treatment For Hair Loss And Breakage Of Hair Apart From An Insect Infestation
Hi. As per your case history your friend is probably having pityriasis sicca with hair fall. My treatment advice is - 1. Don t scratch the lesion as it may worsen the condition. 2. Apply a mild antifungal plus steroid lotion like candid-b once at night. 3. Take an antihistamine medication like levocetrizine twice daily for 7-10 days. 4. Other treatment options are oral fluconazole, multivitamins taken only after consulting a dermatologist. Thanks. Dr. Harshit bhachech. MBBS, DDVL.