Dandruff, Dermatology FAQ - Page 3

Scalp issues? I wash my hair every two days, but usually by the second day, my hair becomes very oily, flat, and uncomfortable. Even after washing, I still have a lot of dandruff. What type of shampoo should I use?

Hello, I would like to inquire about hair loss? Hello: I dyed my hair two weeks ago, and about a week after dyeing, I started to lose a lot of hair when I washed it, even to the point of having small clumps come out. However, the amount of hair loss when I’m not washing it seems ...

Bathing Questions Hello, if after using body wash and rinsing off, you still notice residue coming off when you rub your skin, like a sloughing substance, does this indicate that you haven't cleaned properly, or is there another explanation?

Scalp injury Hello Dr. Wu, I am from Changhua. On November 15th (Sunday), I learned that my girlfriend (27 years old) had an issue with dandruff in middle school, which led her father to mistakenly apply alcohol to her scalp (twice, as she described). It wasn't until college...

Dandruff Why do doctors get dandruff? How can it be treated effectively, and is it contagious?

Shoulder pain? I have had dandruff since the fourth and fifth grades, and it continues to be an issue for me now. Some days I have it, and some days I don't, which is very bothersome. I avoid wearing smooth outerwear and dark clothing because I feel self-conscious; people no...

Seborrheic dermatitis I previously washed my hair too vigorously, and now my scalp hurts when I wash it. I've been experiencing hair loss and a lot of dandruff. Even after washing my hair, I can still feel dandruff on my scalp. I'm worried about baldness, so I consulted...

The itching of my skin is causing me torment as if I were in hell? I have an extremely irregular lifestyle and diet, and I live in a metal shed without air conditioning, which causes me to sweat profusely in the high temperatures. I have a cat that is allowed to roam outside, and...

Dandruff & Autoimmune Diet Is dandruff a skin condition? If using anti-dandruff shampoo is effective, is there no need to see a doctor? If a family member has an autoimmune disease (with an overactive immune system), should they avoid foods or supplements that boost immunity?...

Use Kérastase shampoo? Hello Doctor: I have seborrheic dermatitis, and my scalp has a lot of dandruff. I previously purchased Ketoconazole shampoo (containing 2% ketoconazole) and used it twice a week as per the instructions. It was effective at first, so I reduced the frequency ...

Skin redness and excessive dandruff? Hello Dr. Lin: A few years ago, I noticed that whenever I had a lot of dandruff, I would cut my hair short. After cutting it to a buzz cut, I discovered round, coin-sized lesions on my scalp. My wife applied "Yikofu" ointment, and af...

Chloasma (during pregnancy) Hello, Dr. Li. I would like to seek your advice. I am someone who tends to sweat a lot. Every summer, as soon as I start doing any physical activity (like cooking or cleaning), I become drenched in sweat. Shortly after, I notice sweat stains on my ches...

Peeling skin on the ears and fingers? I have white, powdery flakes similar to dandruff falling from the opening of my ears. When I scratch it, it feels moist. Additionally, the side of my index finger is peeling, and it has peeled to the point of bleeding slightly. It is extremel...

Seborrheic dermatitis Hello, Doctor Huang. I have been diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp and I have a prescription for Polytar. I wash my hair with Polytar approximately every two days and use a regular shampoo on the alternate days. However, I have noticed that th...

Scalp issues I apologize for the inconvenience. I would like to ask about my scalp, which sometimes develops a large amount of small flakes. I wash my hair daily with shampoo, which has helped control it to just a little bit, but if I skip a day, the flakes come back immediately....

Dandruff In winter, dandruff can cause hair to become flat and greasy. What type of shampoo is effective for dandruff removal? Thank you.

Scalp Hello, which brand of anti-dandruff shampoo has better responses? Or is it sufficient to just focus on dandruff control?

Scalp Sometimes the scalp seems to have dandruff, and when scratched, it bleeds a little and becomes red. What could be the cause of this? Is it necessary to see a doctor?

The presence of pimples with pus on the scalp, accompanied by itching, hair loss, and a pinkish scalp, may indicate a condition such as folliculitis or seborrheic dermatitis. It is advisable to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment?...

About anti-dandruff shampoo? Hello Dr. Jiang, you previously mentioned that if my scalp is often oily and my hair becomes greasy about 10 hours after washing, I could use an anti-dandruff shampoo. You suggested using a shampoo labeled with ingredients like ZP (Zinc Pyrithione), S...