Question 1

dandruff and dry scalp?

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Controlling dandruff: Dandruff (seborrhea) is common. Shampoos with zinc, salicylic acid, selenium, or coal tar are sold in many stores. Nizoral shampoo (contains anti-fungal) is also available. Doctors may also recommend cortisone or kenalog (triamcinolone) sprays. Prevent dryness (don't wash hair too often). A primary doctor or dermatologist can look for psoriasis, eczema, or fungal infections if unusual or worrisome scalp symptoms.

Question 2

how to know if i have dry scalp or dandruff?

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Treat for Dandruff : See Dermatologist.
Dandruff is associated with malassezia fungus infection.
Try over-the-counter dandruff shampoos, and look for one that contains zinc pyrithione, which can reduce the fungus; selenium sulfide, which can limit cell turnover and decrease the amount of fungus; salicylic acid, which works as a scrub to slough off dead skin; or ketoconazole, which works against a broad array of fungi.

Question 3

help please! is dandruff and dry scalp any different?

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Can be: Your dry scalp could be caused by another scalp disorder. Dandruff is associated usually with seborrheic dermatitis only.

Question 4

what is the best product for a dry scalp and dandruff?

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Many things!: Tar, zinc pyrithion, selenium, salicylic acid, ketoconazole shampoos.  Do not wash daily, since a dry cracked scalp is prone to flaking.

Question 5

i got dandruff, when i itch my scalp it goes oily, does that mean that i got oily scalp, or dry scalp?

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Does not matter: Try washing your hair more frequently with the shampoo of your choice.

Question 6

from the last 3 months i have severe dandruff problem or dry scalp ,which i am not sure of. i have flakes on my scalp.

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Dandruff: This is very likely dandruff.  We call this seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.  Sometimes this is associated with a rash around the eyebrows / sides of the nose or chin.  Best treated with selenium sulfide or zinc pyrithione shampoos.  Please ask your pharmacist for one of these and use as directed - see someone if not improving after a month or two.

Question 7

what should i do to treat dandruff, dry scalp, and scabs on scalp?

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Dandruff: Dandruff, or seborrheic dermatitis,  is a common disorder that is believed to be caused by a yeast.  Most treatments are geared at reducing the  yeast.  Such treatments include nizoral, (ketoconazole) head and shoulders,  and selsun blue. Tar shampoos and corticosteroids can be used as well. This condition rarely results in hair loss.

Question 8

how can i get rid of a dry scalp/dandruff?

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Anti-dandruff &#x27;poos: Dandruff is associated with malassezia fungus infection.
Buy over-the-counter dandruff shampoos, and look for one that contains zinc pyrithione, which can reduce the fungus; selenium sulfide, which can limit cell turnover and decrease the amount of fungus; salicylic acid, which works as a sort of scrub to slough off dead skin; or ketoconazole, which works against a broad array of fungi.

Question 9

how can i get rid of very bad dandruff/dry scalp?

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DANDRUFF SHAMPOO: You need to use a anti dandruff shampoo like head and shoulder with conditioner or selson blue.

Question 10

i have very dry scalp what to do? flakes like dandruff in hair

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Dry scalp: Sometimes may be funga linfecti onas well. Can try selsun Blue shampoo or Nizoral shampoo and also try conditioning with coconut oil  after washing. Follow up with dermatology

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