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My scalp was really itchy and white flakes were coming out of my hair so i went to go take a shower and put sulfate free shampoo and it burned ?
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Exam: You must be checked for seborrheic dermatitis ( inflamed dandruff) which is best treated with selenium or sulfa based shampoos ( Head and Shoulders). You may also need systemic antibiotics.
Answered 5/8/2015
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