Effective treatment for dandruff is an online consultation away
Get relief from the stubborn dandruff that often comes with seborrheic dermatitis. A virtual medical consultation with Dr. B can lead to the right treatment for you.*Prescription treatment requires a virtual medical consultation with a medical provider to determine if a prescription is appropriate.
How It Works
- 1Complete a virtual health assessment
- 1Pay a $15 medical consultation fee
- 1Choose your pharmacy (online or your local spot)
- 1A medical provider will review your treatment
- 1If a prescription is appropriate, it will be sent to your pharmacy
dandruff Questions
What is dandruff?
Dandruff, a form of seborrheic dermatitis, is an inflammatory skin disease as well as a fungal infection on the surface of the skin. It mainly affects areas where there are many oil-producing sebaceous glands, such as the scalp. Dandruff causes flaking or scaly skin, rashes, and itchiness. This condition can be irritating, but it's not contagious. In addition to dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, it’s sometimes called seborrheic eczema or seborrheic psoriasis.
What causes dandruff?
While the exact cause of this condition isn’t clear, it’s thought that an overgrowth of the yeast Malassezia is the main cause. Excess oil in the skin or a problem in the immune system may also result in dandruff.
Is dandruff a chronic condition?
Yes. Dandruff (or seborrheic dermatitis) is a lifelong condition that can flare up from time to time.
Are seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff the same thing?
When found on the scalp seborrheic dermatitis is referred to as dandruff. However it can also occur on other areas of the body, such as the face, sides of the nose, eyebrows, ears, eyelids, chest and around the body folds.
What prescription treatments are available?
Antifungal foams that come in gels, oils and shampoos are commonly prescribed to treat dermatitis and dandruff.These treatments are typically Ketoconazole-, Ciclopirox- or Selenium-sulfide-based. Some shampoos and scalp oils also use Fluocinolone, a synthetic anti-inflammatory corticosteroid.
How is a dandruff treatment applied?
Foams and gel products are applied and left on for a few hours before showering. Shampoos are applied in the shower. Scalp oil treatments are massaged into the scalp after showering.
What are common treatment side effects?
Common side effects may include: burning, redness, dryness and irritation. These symptoms are typically mild and may diminish over time. Talk to your medical provider if these symptoms continue or worsen over time.
How much does dandruff treatment cost?
Consultation: A virtual medical consultation for dandruff costs $15.00, which is lower than most doctor co-pays. Currently we don’t submit medical consultation claims to insurance companies, but you can use insurance for any resulting prescriptions at your pharmacy.
Medication: Dr. B only charges for the medical consultation. When medications are prescribed, we enable you to choose the most affordable or convenient pharmacy to get the prescription filled. Prices for your medication will vary depending on your insurance coverage and whether the drug is a brand or generic.
Do you accept insurance?
At this time we don’t submit medical consultation claims to insurance companies, but you can use insurance for any resulting prescriptions at your pharmacy.
How do refills work?
We’ll send you a reminder for an online assessment when it’s time for your next refill.
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