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Help please! is excessive dandruff a symptom of cancer?
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No..: It could be a sign of allergy, malnutrition, or anxiety, but not cancer. If it's not responding to shampoos, see a dermatologist, who should be able to help. Good luck.
Answered 11/21/2014
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