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Question #10558
28 days ago
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How to reduce the oilness from my scalp - #10558

Niharika V

I had dandrufff for past few years and it subsided by using ketoconazole shampoo,later for past few months after doing headbath within 1-2 days my hair starts secreting oil very much.It looks like I have put some oil on my hair but I didn't do it and because of that I get acne on my forehead.What to do?

Age: 21
Chronic illnesses: No
Currently to reduce my acne i'm using ari acne's clindamycin and nicotinamide gel.
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28 days ago
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Hello niharika For your scalp I would suggest you to use shampoo salicylic acid 5 percent And use Zinc pyrithione shampoo alternatively Massage shampoo 3-5 min before rinsing

Avoid conditioner or apply only on tip of your hair not on your scalp

Apply benzoyl peroxide 2.5 percent ointment only on acne or u can your clindamycin ointment

Try washing your face twice daily with cleanser Moisturizer which should light on your face Never touch your forehead with dirty or unwashed hands

Take tab Azithromycin 500 mg in afternoon after meal for 5 days Follow up if you have relief

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