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Please help i have excesive dandruf. hair loss too. right nw cnt prevent hairloss bt dis dandruf is iritating. any medicine any shampoo? plz help

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Dr. Antoanella Calame answered

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Dandruff: Dandruff can be caused by dry skin, irritated, oily skin (seborrheic dermatitis), not shampooing often enough, psoriasis, eczema, sensitivity to hair care products (contact dermatitis), or even a yeast-like fungus (malassezia). When regular shampoos fail, otc dandruff shampoos may succeed. But dandruff shampoos aren't all alike, and you may need to experiment until you find one that works for you.

Answered 1/18/2014

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A member asked:

Please help i have excesive dandruf. hair loss too. right nw cnt prevent hairloss bt dis dandruf is iritating. any medicine any shampoo? plz help

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Dr. Antoanella Calame answered

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