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Severe dandruff

2017-11-15 03:36:41
I have a severe problem of dandruff and itching with hair fall. Is it infectious? Even my son started getting dandruff. He is only 9 years old. Please help for both of us.
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DAILY shampoo then oil

Answered2017-11-15 10:17:10

YESNO

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