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I have dandruff with some sort of scabs on scalp when i remove the scabs blood comes and scabs form again pls sug generic medicine or lotion/shampoo?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See dermatologist: Your scabs are a result of infection and your dandruff is due to a fungus.You should see a dermatologist to give you the proper treatment.

Answered 3/24/2016

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Can be treated: Probably not bacterial or fungal or any other infection.

Answered 6/8/2016

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A member asked:

I have dandruff with some sort of scabs on scalp when i remove the scabs blood comes and scabs form again pls sug generic medicine or lotion/shampoo?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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