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...When any problem takes a serious turn, you cannot treat it casually any
longer. Even though dandruff is not recognized as a disease, it needs your
attention in severe cases. A dermatologist is the right person to help you under
such circumstances.
Usually he prescribes an ointment or lotion to soothe your itchy scalp. Lotions
and ointments containing zinc Pyrithione or selenium sulfide are good for
inhibiting unchecked dandruff growth. Other related skin disease that also
cause redness of scalp with scabbing and swelling is psoriasis. Confirm the
nature of your problem and its likely cause before you choose a remedy for it...
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...The FDA has also approved an anti-fungal cream
ketaconazole for treatment of severe dandruff. It is available by prescription
only. The cream is believed to act on P. Ovale but patients who have benefited
from it show minor reduction of the fungus on the scalp...
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