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2017-04-08 06:20:12
I am 17 year old .I have a flaky scalp I regularly put oil on hairs but I read somewhere we should not apply oil on flaky scalp so what to apply ?? Can you suggest an y hair cream
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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Yes. You shouldn't apply oil on your scalp. The flakes you are talking about is dandruff. Kindly consult me in private so that i can know a few more details before proceeding to prescribing you something. Best regards. Dr. Anil Kumar Jain. Bangalore.

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