Resolving persistent itching and allergic issues in the ear, eye and shoulders over time through effective dandruff treatment

M. Ibrahim Khalil; Mohammad lutfor Rahman; Mahadi Ibrahim; M. Masuk U. Rashid

doi:10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20252070

Authors

M. Ibrahim Khalil Laboratory of Preventive and Integrative Biomedicine (PIB Lab), Department of Biochemistry and Molecular
Mohammad lutfor Rahman Scientist I, Abon Pharmaceuticals LLC, 100 Red Schoolhouse Road, Chestnut Ridge, New York, USA, 10977
Mahadi Ibrahim Sena Public School and College, Savar Cantonment, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh
M. Masuk U. Rashid Laboratory of Preventive and Integrative Biomedicine (PIB Lab), Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Jahangirnagar University, Savar, Dhaka, Bangladesh

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4529.IntJResDermatol20252070

Keywords:

Allergic reactions, Case study, Dandruff, Dermatological conditions, Itching, Medicinal shampoo, Symptom resolution

Abstract

The outlined case study describes the experience and resolution of persistent health issues itching and allergic reactions in the ear, eye and shoulders which continued for an extended period. Initially, the patient consulted an ENT specialist, followed by an ophthalmologist, yet obtained no relief. After several months of suffering, the patient independently identified dandruff as the potential underlying cause. Remarkably, symptoms were entirely alleviated upon using a medically recommended anti-dandruff shampoo. This case emphasizes the importance of identifying and correlating ENT and dermatological health concerns.

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