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Serious scalp flaking
Serious scalp flaking and losing hair... especially towards the centre of the head. Tried medicated shampoos, oil massage nothing seems to be working. Yelp!
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Please don't use oil as it would increase the flaking. There are many reasons for scalp flakes like psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis or simply dandruff. All can be treated. It is not advisable to prescribe without examining the patient. Kindly send photos using private chat for better understanding of the problem. Once diagnosis is made, then only we can prescribe some medicine. Please do not use anything without proper examination.
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