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MD - Dermatology, MBBS

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This is for psoriasis and for thick and hard tightly attached flakes. For Seborrhoeic dermatitis you can use 8X/Candidox shampoo
Asked for female, 28 years old from Cuttack
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Bachelor of Ayurveda, Medicine and Surge...read more

Ayurveda•Navi Mumbai
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take following oil
1.vata-jatadi tail apply it on hair alternate days
take following remedies
1 asthi poshak vati 1 tab before lunch and dinner
2.amala juice 4 tsp + 2tsp sugar + 2tsp honey in the morning empty stomach
3. laghu malini vasant ras vati 2 tab after lunch and dinner
for application
1.neeli bhrungadi tail apply it on hair alternate days

both oil you should use but alternate
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General Physician•Mumbai
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Few tips for psoriasis-- avoid any triggering factor, take folic acid regularly, eat a healthy diet, always be stress free, exercise regularly.
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BHMS, Diploma in Dermatology

Homeopath•Hyderabad
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Coal tar products are available OTC as shampoos, creams, gels, ointments, and soaps. They can help slow skin growth and reduce inflammation, itching, and scaling. To apply a coal tar shampoo, massage it into the scalp and leave on 5 to 10 minutes before rinsing out. You can leave other tar products on overnight.
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Dermatologist•Chennai
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From your history, I can infer that you have developed folliculitis on your scalp which is common with the use of coal tar shampoos that was prescribed to you. You may need some additional medicines or change of medicines to control both the conditions.
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Dermatologist•Chennai
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don't worry...You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Asked for male, 22 years old from rajahmundry
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Homeopathy Doctor•Noida
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Regularly wash your hair with mild shampoo. 1. Vitamin for hair loss.(a, b and c)
2. Enrich diet with protein. 3. Do warm coconut oil massage. Take coconut oil and heat it up so that it is warm, but not too hot. Massage your scalp with this hot oil for a few minutes.
4. Avoid brushing wet hair. 5. Keep yourself hydrated. 6. Put on a shower cap for an hour then shampoo your hair. It helps to stop hair loss and promote hair growth.
7. Avoid hairstyles that pull on the hairline. 8. Ditc...more
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Dermatologist•Chennai
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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing dandruff and hair fall... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Dermatologist•Delhi
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Flaky scalps are typically treated with shampoos containing coal tar. Use them three times a week for 10 minutes and then wash off for the best results!
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