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My overhead scalp got covered with white portion of dandruff under the hair. PS - Only the top portion of head. When I run my finger through hairs I get lots of flakes falling. My doctor advised my the following medicines. Fungeeheel Cap, Zypid lotion and Kenz Sal shampoo. How effective this will medication will be?
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However you got the treatment for seborrhea capitis but as you have described it looks like sebopsoriasis. I think you should first consult to a good dermatologist
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