Skip to main content

DANDRUFF

 I HAVE DANDRUFF...UFFFFFFF!!!!!!!

πŸ“Why am I getting dandruff??

Dandruff can be caused by excessive sebum secretion on the scalp, fungal infections, or an overly dry scalp. 


πŸ“How can I control dandruff?

To control dandruff, use medicated shampoos containing ketoconazole 2% or cyclopiroxolamine, and ensure the quality of hair cosmetics and treatments before use.


πŸ“Are you sure that it is dandruff??

It's important to distinguish between dandruff and scalp psoriasis, as they present similarly but require different treatments. Scalp psoriasis is managed with keratolytics and steroids, not typical anti-dandruff shampoos.


πŸ“How is scalp psoriasis diagnosed?

To determine if it's scalp psoriasis, look for very thick, flaky white areas on localized parts of the scalp, scales that extend beyond the hairline, skin lesions of psoriasis, and no response to medicated shampoos.


πŸ“How frequently do I need to wash my hair??

The frequency of hair washing varies:

- If not exposed to pollutants, wash 3 times a week.

- If exposed to pollutants, daily washing is acceptable.

- If you don't sweat much, wash 3 times a week.

- If you sweat a lot, daily washing is acceptable.


πŸ“How to use a medicated shampoo??

- Apply directly without mixing with water.

- Leave on for 10-15 minutes before rinsing.

- Shampoo 3 times a week for severe dandruff, twice a week for moderate, and once a week for mild dandruff

Labels:

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

HAIR FALL

 Oh!!!! My hair fall??   You've come to the right place, friend.πŸ‘΄πŸ‘± ✅ Why do you experience hair fall? 1) Stress - both mental and physical 2) Dandruff 3) Anemia 4) Low levels of Serum Vitamin D and Vitamin B12 5) Thyroid issues 6) Telogen effluvium - for example, after childbirth or a serious illness ✅ How can you address hair fall? 1) Identify and address the underlying cause 2) Take hair vitamin supplements, such as tablets or gummies 3) Use hair growth serums 4) Undergo procedures like Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy, hair growth factor injections, or hair transplants ✅ What does "hair loss" mean? Hair loss can manifest as: 1) A bald scalp or receding hairline at the forehead, known as Androgenic alopecia. It's hereditary and can be treated with Minoxidil, Finasteride, PRP, and hair transplants. 2) One or more hairless patches, referred to as Alopecia areata or any type of cicatricial alopecia. These are autoimmune diseases that require management with medicat
Post a Comment
Read more

HIRSUTISM

 HIRSUTISM πŸ“ŒDefinition - Excess terminal hair in a woman that occurs in a male pattern πŸ“Œ Sites - beard, moustache, chest πŸ“Œ May occur with or without a detectable increase in androgens EPIDEMIOLOGY πŸ“Œ Incidence-5–10% women πŸ“Œ Age-Usually after the onset of puberty πŸ“Œ If ectopic androgens - can occur at any age πŸ“Œ Ethnicity-More common in whites Pathogenesis πŸ“Œ The major androgens in females:- *Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S) *Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) *Androstenedione *Testosterone *DHT DHEA-S, DHEA, and androstenedione - proandrogens πŸ“Œ These hormones exert their androgenic effects only after conversion to testosterone πŸ“Œ Sebaceous glands contain enzymes that help in testosterone synthesis: 3Ξ²-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase 17Ξ²-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase πŸ“Œ Testosterone is converted in the hair follicle to 5-dihydrotestosterone by the enzyme 5-Ξ± reductase CAUSES OF HIRSUTISM 1) Hyperandrogenic hirsutism *Polycystic ovarian syndrome (72–82%) *Androgen secreting tumours (
Post a Comment
Read more

SUNSCREENS

  ALL ABOUT SUNSCREENS....πŸŒ… πŸ“ Pharmaceutical preparations that attenuate UV wavelength  πŸ“ If not,uv rays will  interact with molecules in skin- chromophore to generate photochemical reaction. πŸ“ŒSpectrum of UV radiation *Ultraviolet (UV) radiation include UV-A and UV-B radiations. *The primary targets of UV radiation in the skin and their corresponding effects are given below:- UV-B (290-320 nm) Cause most severe damage Directly affects cell DNA and proteins Acute damage will cause sunburn Long-term damage will cause skin cancer UV-A (320-400 nm) Penetrates deeper than UVB Produce reactive oxygen species(ROS) Cause profound immunosuppression Cause tanning, photoaging, skin cancers,exogenous photosensitization and many photodermatoses (including polymorphous light eruption) πŸ“ŒWhat is "Critical wavelength"? The wavelength below which 90% of the sunscreen′s UV absorbency occurs πŸ“Œ What is a "Broad spectrum sunscreen"? *Critical wavelength more than 370 nm  *UVA prote
Post a Comment
Read more