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Dandruff cure
I have dandruff since my teenage years. I am 49 now. I have tried many treatment options but to no avail. Is there any permanent cure for dandruff?
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Dr. Rashmi T V
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Fungal infections (such as tinea capitis)
FolliculitisHypervitaminosis A
Iron deficiency or malnutrition in general Seborrheic dermatitis, a condition in which an excessive amount of sebum is produced and builds up on the scalp (looking like an adult cradle cap) is also a symptom of hormonal imbalances, as is an excessively oily or dry scalp. Both can cause hair thinning.
Evaluate cause and get treated...
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