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Hi i live in suburb of chicago. i moved to chicago 8 months ago. since then i have acne and dandruff problem. little ball like things in head and acne?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Water? : If the water you're using is "hard, " you may not be removing a sufficient amount if soap or shampoo with your rinses as you were accustomed to before. Soap retention leads to dryness, flaking, and itching. Check your water supply for softness.

Answered 3/5/2013

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