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Vitamins For A Dry Scalp
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What is a good medicated shampoos for dry scalp and dandruff?
Shampoo: Selsun blue or head and shoulders.
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Scalp (Definition)
Scalp is the part of the skin on the skull, deeply attached to the skull and has the hair shafts from it.Rest of the skin in the head like facial skin(beard) has only 2 layers -epidermis and dermis. Scalp has 5 different layers unlike facial skin/rest of skin all over body .Scalp-s-epidermis, c-conn.Tissue, a-aponeurosis, l-loose areolar conn. Tissue and p- pericranium attached ...Read more
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Is dry shampoo good for the hair's health?
Dry Shampoo: Using it occasionally is fine.
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I have a very flaky scalp. Medicated shampoo or other product?
More lather time: Many over-the-counter shampoos will help with a flaky scalp, including selsun blue, head and shoulders, t-sal/t-gel, and ketoconazole. Lather up the scalp and leave it on for at least 10 minutes. Count on the clock or listen to about 3 songs on the radio (sing along!). Do this every night for about 2 weeks then about 2-3 times a week. If that doesn't help, you may need a prescription steroid. ...Read more
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Milk is good conditioner for dry hair?
Possibly: There are a lot of very effective and not expensive hair conditioners available. I would try them first. Rain water is very good for washing your hair, however because of pollution it might not be desirable nowadays. ...Read more
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Is jojoba oil good for the scalp? My scalp and hair are super dry from overwashing.
Try it.: Everyone has different responses to hair preparations and thus the only way to find out is to try . Over-washing, strong shampoo, and blow-drying all contribute to dryness. Some people have found tea tree oil conditioner to be helpful . Consider using a milder shampoo. ...Read more
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What are some vitamin a cream for dry eyes?
Vitamin A ointment: Vitamin a ointment is only indicated for vitamin a deficiency issues or conjunctival keratinization. It is not for dry eye treatment outside of these issues. When it is indicated, i order it from leiter's pharmacy in california. ...Read more
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What is the best product for a dry scalp and dandruff?
Many things!: Tar, zinc pyrithion, selenium, salicylic acid, ketoconazole shampoos. Do not wash daily, since a dry cracked scalp is prone to flaking. ...Read more
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My friend got the problem of dry scalp.He uses antidandruff shampoo every two days.Please suggest any medicines for dry scalp problem.?
Rotating medicines: Seborrheic dermatitis, or inflammatory dandruff, is best treated by alternating a variety of anti-dandruff shampoos, such as zinc pyrithione (ex head and shoulders), selenium sulfide, a tar-based shampoo (like t-gel) or ciclopirox (loprox). Shampoo is applied to wet hair, and left for 5-10 minutes and then rinsed. Despite its dry appearance, the hair should be washed frequently. ...Read more
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Is a Biotin supplement better than a hair, skin, and nails pill for hair health? What's best?
More or Less the Same: A biotin tablet will support healthy hair, nails and skin. a tablet marketed for hair, skin and nails may contain other ingredients. ...Read more
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What products can you use for a oily scalp and for thinning hair?
Nizoral (ketoconazole): Try Nizoral (ketoconazole) shampoo.
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Is vitamin E good to treat itchy scalp and dryness in hair and scalp?
Depends: If it is seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff) you may need a combination of shampoos and topical treatment. There is also the possibility of scalp psoriasis or something else. Vitamin e may help to a certain extend with the dryness but may not completely address your itch (or the possible underlying condition). Give your dermatologist a shout! ...Read more
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What brand of shampoo and conditioner is best for dry hair?
Healthtap Doctors: are asked not to endorse specific brands or product lines. ...Read more
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Know a Shampoos with a pH 4.5-5.5? Need an organic one to clean scalp without damaging frontal thinning hair. Have some itchy scalp/dandruff&pimples
Those are tough req.: Why not treat the cause, not the symptoms? With itchy scalp, dandruff, pimples & frontal thinning in a 22 YO, you need more than a shampoo to help you! Work with your doctor or integrative doctor to see how you need to balance your stressors, diet, life, microbiome gut health that would clear up your scalp in a jiffy! Get some food allergy panels done (non-RAST or IgE, but delayed sensitivity.) ...Read more
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Is mineral oil bad for your scalp and hair?
No: It will hydrate dry scaly skin. It may be greasy, but it wont hurt anything. ...Read more
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What is a good medication for scalp dryness?
TINEA CAPITIS: Fungus in the scalp is treated with Griseofulvin orally , selenium sulfide shampoo or Nizoral (ketoconazole) , anti-fungal creams after shampoo. ...Read more
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Biotin zinc and selenium for hair loss. Is this a good idea?
SURE: It is a good idea, if you feel good taking it and improving your outlook. ...Read more
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Help please! is dandruff and dry scalp any different?
Can be: Your dry scalp could be caused by another scalp disorder. Dandruff is associated usually with seborrheic dermatitis only. ...Read more
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I have a dry scalp which itches severe after washing hair.I have hair loss too. I'm planning to use 5% Minoxidil.Can I use Tgel and minox together?
Can use both : T-gel can be used once to twice per week. While Minoxidil must be used twice per day. I can't say if you will have any problems with using them both using that schedule. Of course washing off the Minoxidil every day soon after applying you will not benefit from it even if you are only a washing with water. ...Read more
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Is olive oil moisturizing hair spray good for the scalp and hair?
Will just oil it: Won't help moisturize the dead hair protein, just coat it and make if feel better to you. Keep hair and scalp clean and use good nutrition and exercise. ...Read more
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After stress and a flu my skin became very dry, my scalp is dry, less hair. But no rush or dandruff. Is it Dry Seborrhoeic Dermatitis? How to treat?
Stress / cortisone: Whenever the body is stressed (whether it's a physical stress like the flu, or it's a psychological stress) cortisol is released. Stress hormones like cortisol can affect the body's hair cycles (in the most noticeable form this is called telogen effluvium). Unless you can cure stress, there's nothing you can do to prevent it or treat it! Nothing to worry about though. ...Read more
Dry Scalp (Definition)
Dry scalp is simply the appearance of dry skin on your head. Causes may involve environment (dry climate, blowdryer use, certain hair products) or may be related to a skin condition which causes scalp irritation ...Read more