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I have an itchy back, itchy scalp and any hair that touches my face makes my face itchy too!! what are possible causes of this. ?

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Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan answered

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Could be fungal infn: It could be fungal infection. Get it checked by your dr

Answered 3/5/2016

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A member asked:

I have an itchy back, itchy scalp and any hair that touches my face makes my face itchy too!! what are possible causes of this. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan answered

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