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I'm having lots of dandruf in my hair with itching & smell.....started to radiate to my neck & ear....the time i stop medication it returned back?

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Seborrhea : Have you talked to your doctor about your condition? This may be seborrhea. You can try selsun blue otc shampoo. But i advise that you see a doctor for proper evaluation diagnosis.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 1/4/2015

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