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My dr has suggested Danclear shampoo containing KETOCONAZOLE 2 % W/ W + ZINC PYRITHIONE 1 %. Earlier I used to take slsun cotaiing selenium sulfide (1%).I have psoriasis on scalp and elbow/back Which shampoo is good for long term use. Can U guide me I m from India Regards
Dear Prbat
None of these will help much with psoriasis as they are mainly used for treating dandruff which is now known to be caused by a fungus. I would suggest a coal tar shampoo which is good for scaling such as is found in psoriasis. Also use of a scalp lotion contig a corticosteroid may help. If you askk your pharmacist he/she should be able to help with brand names.
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Dr Alan Galbraith
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Dr Alan Galbraith
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I can answer most questions on most drugs. Answers can be given in either technical or layperson terminology. My main areas of interest are psychiatric, gastrointestinal and cardiovascular drugs.
Experience
I have been a university lecturer/head of department for almost thirty years, but am now retired. My research interests were alcohol, smoking and cardiovascular disease.
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Institute of Biology, London.
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Author of "Fundamentals of Pharmacology" 5th Edition published in November 2007 by Pearson Education, Australia.
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BSc(Hons);MSc;PhD;MIBiol; Cert Biol; HECert
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