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Dandruff Cause
I am having dandruff issues now and then for the past 8 years. I have a oily skin. Is the oily skin causing dandruff or is it due to any fungal infection
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Dr. Khushpreet Kaur Mann
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7 yrs exp
Delhi
Yes patients with excess oil gland secretion can experience dandruff.. excess oil and altered oil secretion promotes growth of fungus which causes inflammation of scalp which manifests as seborrhoeic dermatitis.
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