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A 18-year-old male asked:

I'm using 2/* ketaconozole shampoo daily to treat sebhoeric dermatitis for abt two months. there is still bit flaking +itching, hair loss. what to do?

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Dr. Jeffrey Fromowitz
Dr. Jeffrey Fromowitzanswered
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Change it up: It may be time to supercharge your treatment and add additional or different products. If the symptoms have persisted and you are seeing hair loss you should consult with your dermatologist about using a topical steroid such as kenalog (triamcinolone).
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