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Scalp flaking or dandruff cause hair loss

For the past several months I am suffering from tremendous hair loss and dandruff. Could you please advise a suitable shampoo, hair loss and medication if any?
( 7 Aug 2008)

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Head experts and dermatologists are of the opinion that scalp information greatly contributes to hair loss and thinning of hair. Scalp flaking is also known as dandruff and can cause the inhibition of healthy hair growth. There are a number of medicated shampoos in the market and depending upon your condition of the hair, it is advisable that examination of the scalp by a dermatologist can help in prescribing the right course of treatment. Medicated shampoos containing ketaconazole can help in arresting scalp inflammation or dandruff. Do not attempt in using any kind of non proven herbal remedies available in the market, as these can cause greater secondary damage to the current condition. For genuine products it is essential that you get advise from your dermatologist for the correct prescription. Traditional medicine or home remedies on the other hand can help in treating the condition at the basic level. In addition to your primary cause of treatment recommended by your medical practitioner, the extract of soap nut can be used as a hair cleansing agent. The soap nut fruit also known as Sapindus emarginatus must be steeped in hot water for 20 minutes and squashed by the hands to remove the extract. The extract from the soap nut treat contains no side-effects and can be used as a shampoo. Another home remedy to treat dandruff is a paste made of crushed and soaked fenugreek seeds and sour yogurt. The scalp should be well massaged with this paste and should be left to stand for 30 minutes. The scalp and the hair can then be washed with the soap nut preparation.

Although hair oils are excellent for lubricating the scalp, certain scalp disorders that are caused due to an excess production of sebum will only be activated with the application of any types of hair oils. There are numerous such home remedies that can help nourish the scalp and arrest disorders, but the result is gradual and takes a lot of patience to view the benefits. Synthetic components and chemicals in medicated shampoos work best for a temporary period of time but it is highly recommended and essential that the condition gets immediate attention. You may have to keep a track of any kind of long-term drugs or medications that you may be taking, as certain drugs are likely to cause hair loss. Nutritional deficiency is also a major cause of hair loss and taking the right kind of treatment can help deliver the effects of scalp disorders.

answered by M S on 7 Aug 2008, 8:02:45

 

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