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Can stress be a cause of dry itchy flaky scalp? any answers appreciated!
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Stress may be 1 fact: Above, lack of thorough daily washing.Cortisol of stress and DHEAS of adrenal from stress may be important..TRy hard to reduce your stress level.
Answered 7/17/2014
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