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Dandruff on head

2015-09-12 10:37:20
I have scales kind of on my head.not sure if it is dandruff.I have this from more than a year.please suggest any remedy
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Hi The scales on the scalp you are worried about may be dandruff. It may also be some kind of infection or psoriasis. Is there any itching of the scalp? Is there any scaly peeling of the skin elsewhere? Is there dryness of the skin? Better consult a doctor

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