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I wash my hair often,my scalp is really dry.if i scratch my hair,it gets full of flakes.what do you recommend me? washing less is not an option. thks
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Dandruff: You may have seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. You might want to try a shampoo that contains selenium sulfide or ketoconazole, such as Selsun Blue or Head and Shoulders. You should not use the anti-dandruff shampoo daily, but rather alternate its use with a non-medicated shampoo.
Answered 10/30/2015
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