Large dandruff can be caused by ringworm of the scalp, seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, scalp-type psoriasis and many other reasons.
1. Tinea capitis: the main symptoms of tinea capitis are erythema, papules, flaking, itching, in most cases, patients will have large dandruff, usually need to go to the hospital for fungal testing to make a clear diagnosis. Generally can be used topical ketoconazole cream, clotrimazole ointment, sulfur ointment and other drugs for antifungal treatment.
2. Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp: seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp can also lead to the emergence of large dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis generally also appear scalp erythema, scalp is greasy flaking and accompanied by vesicles or itching, and later on there will be a serious possibility of hair loss. You can use ketoconazole shampoo, selenium disulfide shampoo and other shampoos to wash your hair, and you can also use topical tretinoin cream, mometasone furoate cream and other drugs for treatment.
3. Scalp-type psoriasis: scalp-type psoriasis can also lead to the emergence of large dandruff, the patient usually has one or more pieces of flaky erythema on the scalp, erythema on the scales, the scalp is usually itchy, bundled hair. Generally can be treated with topical Hasinide solution, tazarotene gel and other drugs, if necessary, need to follow the doctor’s prescription oral medication.
There are many reasons for the appearance of large dandruff on the head, it is recommended that patients go to the hospital in time for diagnosis and treatment, to avoid private medication, so as to avoid delay or aggravation of the condition of the drug is not the right medicine.