Sebowash Shampoo is used to treat seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. It contains Fluocinolone acetonide, which reduces the release of inflammatory mediators (chemicals that cause inflammation). It causes constriction of blood vessels, decreasing the access of cells to the injury site. It helps reduce inflammation, itching, redness, scaling, and discomfort. The common side effects of Sebowash Shampoo are redness, itching, or dryness of the skin, acne, inflamed hair follicles, loss of skin colour, thinning of the skin, and burning or stinging at the application site. Before using this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and any pre-existing medical conditions.
My child has had dandruff on the scalp for the past 2 months, along with skin boils. She was advised to use Sebowash shampoo. Will this help, or is any other treatment needed?
Vikas Singh
M Pharmacy
Dandruff in children can be caused by scalp oil build-up, fungal overgrowth, sweating or scalp inflammation. Skin boils may sometimes develop separately due to bacterial infection, scratching, poor hygiene, or a weakened skin barrier from constant itching. When dandruff and boils occur together, repeated scratching and scalp inflammation may increase the chance of infection spreading on the skin. Sebowash shampoo may help reduce dandruff and scalp flakes because anti-dandruff shampoos commonly work by controlling fungal growth and excess scalp oil. Using the shampoo as advised regularly and keeping the scalp clean may gradually improve itching and flaking. However, boils may require additional treatment depending on their size, pain, pus formation or recurrence. Good hygiene, regular hair washing, clean towels and avoiding scratching may also help reduce scalp inflammation and skin infections. Painful boils, fever, pus discharge, spreading redness or patchy hair loss can sometimes indicate severe scalp or skin infection and may require additional medical treatment beyond shampoo alone.
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