Dandruff Treatment by Dermatologist

Dandruff is a common problem that most people try to handle with anti-dandruff shampoo alone. For mild cases that works. For moderate-to-severe dandruff, persistent itchy scalp, or recurrent flaking despite months of supermarket shampoos — you're looking at an underlying scalp condition that needs diagnosis.

What looks like 'bad dandruff' is often seborrhoeic dermatitis, scalp psoriasis, fungal overgrowth, or contact dermatitis from products. Each needs a different plan. A dermatologist can tell them apart in one consultation.

Medical shampoos

Ketoconazole, piroctone olamine, zinc pyrithione, or salicylic acid depending on the underlying cause. Prescription strengths are significantly more effective than over-the-counter equivalents.

HydraFacial Keravive scalp therapy

A 3-step in-clinic scalp treatment: deep cleanse, growth-factor and peptide infusion, take-home daily scalp spray. Works well for persistent dandruff combined with thinning or dull scalp health.

Prescription topicals

Topical steroids for inflammatory scalp conditions, antifungal solutions for persistent fungal overgrowth, or combination formulas for scalp psoriasis.

Oral therapy

For severe or recurrent cases, oral antifungal or anti-inflammatory medication is added to the topical plan under dermatologist supervision.

Most moderate dandruff cases resolve in 4–6 weeks on a structured plan. Persistent cases with an underlying condition (psoriasis, chronic seborrhoeic dermatitis) need longer treatment and ongoing maintenance — there's no permanent cure, but we can bring flares down to a few mild episodes per year.

Dandruff treatment at Uncover starts from ₹4,999 for a diagnostic consultation + initial prescription plan. HydraFacial Keravive scalp therapy is packaged separately at ₹8,999–₹14,999 per session, usually 3–6 sessions.