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A member asked:

Dandruff is so embarrassing, how can i make it go away even just for the day?

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Lots of ways: Your pharmacist can recommend a variety of over-the-counter Rx's which if you'll use consistently for a week or so will usually keep it under control. It's something you manage lifelong. If you can't find something over the counter, ask your physician about Rx's including perhaps ketoconazole.

Dr Feola agreed

Answered 1/25/2016

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