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I have yellow and sometimes white flakes on my beard ، moustaches and on  very small area of head .No itch in head but sometimes itchy skin of beard and moustaches.. I want to know what is it and.if it is contagious or not? Photis if my beard are attached
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Don't worry...you are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing dandruff... Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription .
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