Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
I have a skin disease on the scalp. The skin becomes flaky and falling. Occasionally, I have a burning sensation at a particular place on the scalp. Please suggest.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Flaking on the scalp occurs due to seborrheic dermatitis or scalp psoriasis. Please share a photo to assess the condition and to suggest a treatment.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
I will send a photo soon.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I got your message but you have not attached the photo. Please send it.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
I have attached the photo.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I have gone through the attached photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It seems to be scalp psoriasis. It is a common condition causing dandruff on the scalp and it often remains limited to the scalp alone. You can use Halox-S (Halobetasol propionate with Salicyclic acid) lotion. Apply it on the scalp with eight to ten drops on alternative nights for three weeks. You can use Protar K (Ketoconazole) shampoo twice a week. Have a follow-up after three weeks.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
I have used the lotion and shampoo as suggested by you for three weeks. My flakes on the scalp have gone away. But I have a slight hair fall after bathing.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Continue using Protar K shampoo once a week and stop using Halox lotion. Hair fall and hair thinning in men occur due to androgenetic alopecia. Kindly mention the age. Please mention whether your hairline is receding. Please mention whether you got any illness in the last six months. Please mention whether you have thyroid disease. Please mention the duration of having hair fall. Kindly send a photo to assess the condition.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
I am 25 years old. I do not have any thyroid issues. I have not got any illness in the last six months. Sometimes I get a cough or cold. My hairline in the forehead has not changed. My hair loss is continuous along with scalp psoriasis. After using shampoo, I have some relief. But I have a slight hair fall at the bathing time alone. Please suggest.
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I have gone through the photo. Your hairline is perfectly fine and it does not look like androgenetic alopecia. Temporary hair loss occurs due to scalp psoriasis. Do not use shampoo for a week and apply Halox lotion once a week with eight to ten drops for a month and then stop it. You can take Hairbless tablet one tablet daily after breakfast for a month.
Patient's Query
Thank you doctor,
Can I stop taking Protar K shampoo permanently?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Yes, you can use Protar K shampoo. It is a medicated one and it contains coal tar. You can also use a regular shampoo like Hair4U shampoo and conditioner.
Was this conversation helpful?
Answered byDr. Deepti Shukla
Medically reviewed byDr. Vinodhini J.
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
Related Questions
How can I remove the acne spots on my face, back and chest?
Can I use C Sora ointment if I have a fungal infection?
Could you please suggest medicine for itching and rash?
What can be done to manage dry and itchy skin?
Why do I have red spots of dry and irritated skin?
How can I get treated for red and itchy skin around anus and vulva?
Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.