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What causes chronic dandruff in a guy?
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Could be Fungal: Chronic itching and flaking in the scalp can be many things from just bad dandruff, to a fungal infection called tinea capitis, to scalp psoriasis and more. If otc anti-dandruff shampoo is not helping, i would see a dermatologist.
Answered 4/11/2013
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