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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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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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Can be treated: Probably not bacterial or fungal or any other infection.
Answered 6/8/2016
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