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White patches on my scalp

2018-02-10 12:00:21
I just had a haircut and I noticed some white patches on my scalp. Is this some kind of infection? I shampoo my hair every Sunday using dove and apply almond oil daily. I have thin hair.
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Type of dandruff
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apply Arcolane solution as shampoo alternative day and review after few weeks

Answered2018-02-13 05:13:13

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