What is the difference in sebowash shampoo and 8x shampoo? I am having hair fall my dermatologist suggested 8x and told not to use sebowash why? Both work for dandruff I guess what is the difference.

Dr. Madhavi PudiDermatologist11yrs exp

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Hi! sebowash shampoo is a medicated hair shampoo which consists of fluocinolone, a corticosteroid which is used to treat seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp, and helps in relieving symptoms like itching and scaling which is caused by inflammation for a short period of time or when disease is very severe. 8x shampoo is a combination of two antifungal medicines: ciclopirox and zinc pyrithione which treat dandruff. These medicines work by stopping the growth of fungi that cause dandruff by preventing them from forming their own protective covering. Though both serves same function, 8x is a better option in a long way as it a safe to use even for prolonged periods of time.  

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Dr. Karuna ChawlaHomeopathy Doctor26yrs exp

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Do you have dandruff problem as well. Regularly wash your hair with mild shampoo. 1. Vitamin for hair loss.(a, b and c) 2. Enrich diet with protein. 3. Scalp massage with essential oils. 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. Ditch hair tools that use high heat. 9. Be wary of chemical processing. 10. Drink water to hydrate your body. 11.U can mix arnica q (25 drops) and jaborandi q (15 drops). Apply on scalp. Wash hair next day. Do it twice a week you can contact me for a detailed consultation. 

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