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I'm a 52 yr. old and i have severe flaking and almost a crust on my scalp?
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Avoid Oil: Don't oil your hairs too frequently or any other hair cream. It seems sebhorhic dermatits, so better to use the medicated shampoos like selsun blue twice weekly and thoroughly washing your hairs with water after applying this shampoo for ten minutes.
Answered 1/23/2013
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See below: These symptoms need to be fully and thoroughly evaluated by your physician who can then explain them to you and discuss with you what's best.
Answered 5/8/2019
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