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A 26-year-old female asked:

I have dandruff on my scalp and small red bumps. head and shoulder hasn't cleared this problem up. what is the cause of my scalp issue?

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Dr. John Michel
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Family Medicine 48 years experience
Seborrhea?: This may well be a case of seborrheic dermatitis. The head and shouders may not help. You might want to try some selsun to see if that will help. If not call your doc for appt and advice.
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