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- What is dandruff?
- Symptoms of dandruff
- Causes of dandruff
- Prevention of dandruff
- Risk factors for dandruff
- Complications of dandruff
- When to see a doctor about dandruff
- Diagnosis of dandruff
- Conventional treatment of dandruff
- Alternative/complementary treatment of dandruff
- Living with dandruff
- Caring for someone with dandruff
Conventional treatment of dandruff
Conventional treatment of dandruff consists of the following:
Lotions
Sometimes lotions are prescribed in addition to any medications or medicated shampoos:
- Anti-fungal creams - are used in the case of the yeast causing the dandruff, especially if the infection is widespread and severe
- Cortisone lotion - are used in conjunction with the medicated shampoo to really get rid of the dandruff
Medicated Shampoos
Special, medicated shampoos are usually the first (and sometimes only) treatment recommended, especially if the symptoms are mild:
- Medicated shampoo - can usually be purchased without the need for a prescription and are normally recommended by the doctor
Medications
The medications prescribed depend on the the level of infection and severity of symptoms:
- Antibiotics - are used to treat the yeast infection of the scalp, especially if the condition is widespread
- Anti-fungal tablets - are used in the case of the yeast causing the dandruff, especially if the infection is widespread
If any of the treatments above causes an allergic reaction or worsening of symptoms, its use must be ceased and medical care sought. Your doctor will try a different treatment approach.
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< 8: diagnosis 10: alternative treatment > Last reviewed: 16 August 2007 || Last updated: 29 January 2009
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Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
