A member asked:

It seems like all of my scalp "sheds" into thick dandruff peices. ive tried everything, but this never goes away...ideas?

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

NeedPrescriptionRx: If you have tried all different over the counter shampoos.Consult your doctor and you can get a prescription Shampoo like Selsun Sulphide or Nizoral2% or Denorex etc.And follow the directions

Dr Arnold and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/8/2015

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Some ideas.: dermatologic conditions are hard to discuss without seeing them... and often an allergic eczema can be behind severe dandruff and topical steroids would be of benefit.

Answered 5/8/2015

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A member asked:

It seems like all of my scalp "sheds" into thick dandruff peices. ive tried everything, but this never goes away...ideas?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Dr Arnold and another doctor agreed

Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

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