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I have fungal infection in head and beard. constant scalp itching, a layer like dandruff is separated from scalp, swere redness, irritation. taken six month antifungal treatment, initially symptoms reduced but after sometime it become resistent to drugs. this fungus is very stubborn, very irritating.
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This sis not fungal infection, it is Seborrhoeic dermatitis. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice
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