Hair fall with mild dandruff on scalp - #18299
Hello Doctor, I am 20 years old male, height 5'11". I am experiencing hair fall and mild dandruff: When I move or shake my hair, both dandruff flakes and hairs fall (about 10 hairs per pull). Hair is thin, roots feel weak. I have been using Scalpe Pro shampoo for 1 month, but there is no significant improvement. My diet is adequate (milk, dal, nuts, vegetables, fruits). I exercise 1 hour daily in the evening with 20 kg dumbbells. My blood pressure is slightly high (~140). I want advice for fast hair repair, safe supplements, scalp treatment, and preventing further hair fall. Could you please advise the best approach?
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Hello,
Hairfall is due to dandruff.
1. Use 3 shampoos in rotation (most effective method) Repeat this 1-week cycle for 6–8 weeks: Ketoconazole 2% shampoo – Day 1 Zinc Pyrithione (ZPTO) shampoo – Day 4 Salicylic Acid 2% shampoo – Day 7
🛑Leave each shampoo on the scalp for 3–5 minutes before washing.
2. Add a scalp lotion (very important)
Ciclopirox 1% lotion (works even if ketoconazole fails) for 2-3 weeks
Also Please check : Thyroid profile Vit D,B12 Serum Zinc
🛑Supplements for hair fall:
Zinc 30 mg/day (1 month) Biotin 5 mg/day Take Vitamin D if low Also you can take Omega-3 capsule
You can use rosemary oil / spray also for accelerating hair growth
I trust this helps Thank you
Hello dear See for dandruff and hairfall you can follow below medication and precautions However for varicose veins and high blood pressure kindly consult the concerned physician for better clarity Minoxidil (2% or 5%) or rosemary oil for hair gain OTC solution to be given topically
Finasteride on recommendation only by dermatologist only in person Biotin- medications for growth Ketoconazole 2% (Nizoral) – antifungal shampoo twice a day
Selenium Sulfide (Selsun Blue) – antifungal shampoo for 1 month ( twice use)
Clotrimazole or Miconazole – antifungal creams for topical use In addition following preventive measures are must Avoid excess moisture and keep the infected completely dry If possible dry with clean towel Use bhringraj or onion oil gently twice a day for both massage and nourishment In case of no improvement in 1 month, consult dermatologist for better clarification . Hopefully you recover soon Regards
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