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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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Seborrhea: Use selenium shampoo like Selsun or Head and Shoulders twice daily for 5 days.
Answered 2/12/2015
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