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Loads of flakes under hair, very itchy scalp and i'm losing hair in the itchy parts what do i most likely have?

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Itchy hair loss: These could be symptoms of ringworm, seborrhea, eczema, or thyroid or iron deficiency. See a dermatologist who specializes in hair loss to be sure.

Answered 9/14/2016

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