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I shaved my head for new years and by day 3 my whole scalp was white with flakes. i can only use water without irritation. what's up with my scalp?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Seborrhea: Use selenium shampoo like Selsun or Head and Shoulders twice daily for 5 days.

Answered 2/12/2015

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A member asked:

I shaved my head for new years and by day 3 my whole scalp was white with flakes. i can only use water without irritation. what's up with my scalp?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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