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I've a severe problem of acne on scalp. because of which my hair has become thin and tends to break. would like to get a remedy for this. thanks.

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Dr. Tanveer Janjua answered

Scalp acne: Scalp is full of sebaceous glands that cause acne. You have to treat it like the face. Do not run your fingers through your hair, change your pillow case every night, shampoo your hair before going to bed and use acne skin care products from a dermatologist's office in the scalp.

Answered 4/3/2013

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A member asked:

I've a severe problem of acne on scalp. because of which my hair has become thin and tends to break. would like to get a remedy for this. thanks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tanveer Janjua answered

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