Dandruff is often caused by seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, ringworm of the head and so on. Patients can improve by local topical drug treatment, oral drug treatment and other methods.
1. Seborrheic dermatitis: patients with dandruff, greasy scalp, itching and other symptoms, can consider seborrheic dermatitis. Patients can follow the doctor’s instructions for external use of selenium disulfide lotion, ketoconazole lotion, etc.; oral antihistamine drugs (cetirizine, etc.).
2. Psoriasis: psoriasis also has symptoms of dandruff, accompanied by local erythema, silvery-white scales, etc.; patients need to follow the doctor’s instructions for the external use of glucocorticosteroids (Haxinide solution), calcium-modulated phosphatase inhibitors (tacrolimus ointment), vita-acid, etc.; in severe cases, oral immunosuppressants (methotrexate, etc.), glucocorticosteroids and so on.
3. Tinea capitis: patients with head dermatophyte infection also have symptoms of dandruff, patients need to follow the doctor’s instructions for oral antifungal drug therapy, such as itraconazole, terbinafine and so on.
It is recommended that patients go to the hospital in a timely manner, relevant examinations, clear causes, under the guidance of a professional doctor to choose a suitable treatment program.