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Drugs for Treatment of Dandruff

Are you searching for medications to treat 'Dandruff'? Welcome to this page which serves as an archive for medications that are relevant to the treatment of Dandruff. The page includes both the generic and brand names and can serve as an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals and individuals who wish to get an insight on different medication options.

Click on a medication below to view details including brand names, prices, dosages, side effects, and administration guidelines.

A FAQ section has been added for each medication, addressing popular customer inquiries that provides a deeper insight into its use for Dandruff management.

We recommend consulting your doctor to verify the information presented on this page or for any additional clarifications.

Seborrheic Dermatitis / Cradle Cap / Dandruff

Dandruff or Seborrheic dermatitis affects the skin and is a common cause of hair loss. It is a chronic inflammatory skin disease.

Brand Names and Generic Names of Drugs for Treatment of Dandruff

Chloroxine

Chloroxine is an antibacterial shampoo, prescribed for dandruff, and from mild to moderate to severe scaly, flaky, itchy, red skin of the scalp.

Ketoconazole

Ketoconazole is an anti-fungal agent, prescribed for jock itch, athlete's foot and other infections.

Trade Names :
Danket | Ketovate | Funginoc | Phytoral | Nizral | Nizral | Danruf | Ketodan | Nodan | Funginoc
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Zinc Pyrithione

Zinc Pyrithione is an antifungal and antibacterial agent, used for dandruff either alone or combined with ketaconazole.

Trade Names :
8X Shampoo | Danstop-K | Flakfree | Koiz | Scalpe | Scalpe | Vdruf | Onabet Shampoo | Zocon Lotion FDC | Zocon Lotion FDC
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Itchy skin is an unpleasant skin sensation that urges the person to scratch. The main causes of itchy skin include dandruff, allergic reactions.

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