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Unhealthy hair and sebbheoric dermatitis
Since I hit puberty my hair conditioner changed, I never had normal hair. My hair has always been very thick and dense and super rough, my natural hair is wavy but the texture doesnt come because I washed hair with hard water (for 5 years) and I also got seborrheic dermatitis (diagnosed at 14)
I havent been able to find a shampoo that suits my hair, and till now (at 17) my hair feels dry, rough, and greasy just a day after wash. What do I do?
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Kindly share a clear picture in good lighting of affected area
Also detailed medical history needs to be assessed before starting you on your personalised treatment as seborrheic dermatitis needs special care
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Avoid applying anything without consultation
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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing this problem.. Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Consult online with photos for proper evaluation and treatment
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You may have an oily scalp. Washing hair with a cleanser and followed by conditioner daily or alternate days is suitable to maintain oily scalp
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Dr. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
40 yrs exp
Mumbai
Kindly share pictures..various nutrition deficiences can lead to frizzy hair and hairfall...we need to rule out that and then decide the treatment accordingly.do consult online.
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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Dr. Mahalaxmi
Dermatologist
3 yrs exp
Bangalore
Okay so you have dry and frizzy hair with a greasy scalp. Scalp becomes greasy because of the excess oil production which then helps fungal growth on your scalp leading to seborrheic dermatitis.
General measures for a healthy scalp-
Taking headbath once in 3 days.
Do not apply any shampoo directly on the scalp, it should be diluted in water before applying.
Avoid overnight oil application to the scalp(that can exacerbate the dandruff), oil can be applied to length of hair to control frizziness.
Oil application to the scalp can be done 2 hours before taking headbath only...not overnight.
Use a good conditioner to control the frizziness of hairs.
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If there is severe itching and flaking of scalp, can send a photo for further evaluation and treatment.
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