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My head has been itching like crazy for the past 3 weeks and my parents say it's just dandruff. how can i stop this?

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Depends : As always what should be done, depends on proper diagnosis - it it is indeed dandruff, there are dandruff shampoos that can help with the dandruff and itching. If that doesnt work, or it get works getting a proper diagnosis by a dermatologist or starting with your family doc might be a good idea.

Answered 3/26/2013

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