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My scalp itch a lot when i shake my hair white flakes fall out hair appears getting thin from scalp what could cause this?

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Dr. Milton Alvis, jr answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

Typical Dandruff?: Your description sounds like typical dandruff; research, e.g. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/dandruff, etc. The seborrhoeic dermatitis ; scratching may also increase normal rates of hair loss.

Answered 3/30/2014

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