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I am suffering severe scalp itching , for that I am taking head bath alternate days with medicated shampoos which doctor suggested. But next week I am going to undergo eye surgery , for which I have to avoid head bath for min 15 days , so please help me how to control dandruff & scalp itching without taking head bath?
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Hi Please get a short hair cut and use a mild ketoconazole containing shampoo for at least three days before the surgery. This should help to control the itching and dandruff
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