Hairfall and flakes

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Hairfall and flakes

Asked for Male, 21 Years

Hello doctor, I am suffering from severe hairfall and flakes. I thought of applying almond oil but doctor told that flakes could be due to fungus and suggested not to apply oil while few others told to apply oil and wash after few hours. So whom to follow? Please solve my dilemma.

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Dr. Vaibhav Lunkad

Trichologist 34 yrs exp Pune

first use good antifungal shampoo like MIldy and also proper dermatologist opinion so that accurate medicines are given.Also use warm coconut oil with camphor in it

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Dr. Sidaarth Khera

Dermatologist 18 yrs exp Delhi

See flakes on scalp are due to dry skin but in condition like seborrhoic dermatitis they are due to oily scalp. Pls visit a dermatologist to find out what is the cause. In meanwhile avoid oil application on scalp but you can use it on hair. Regards

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Dr. Sandeep Gupta Dermatologist 19 yrs exp Delhi Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sandeep Gupta

Dermatologist 19 yrs exp Delhi

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As per allopathic medicine oils increase dandruff You may apply conditioner

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