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I'm having gray hair itchy scalp, what should i do?

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Dr. Joel Steckelman answered

Dandruff: Use dandruff shampoo 1-2 x weekly. May need Hydrocortisone lotion.

Dr Favazza agreed

Answered 7/21/2018

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