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A 17-year-old male asked:

My head has been itchy like crazy for a few months now and i have sore bumps too. what is this? its driving me insane! pretty sure it is dandruff.

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Dr. Yun Tran
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 18 years experience
See a doctor: you should see a doctor. could be something else. if you think it is just dandruff, try selenium sulfide shampoo (Selsum Blue, but look at ingredient to make sure it is selenium) twice a week
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Dandruff: Dandruff is a common scalp condition in which small pieces of dry skin flake off of the scalp. If you have dark hair or you’re wearing dark colors, you may notice the flakes in your hair or on your shoulders. Dandruff may also make your scalp itch. https://www.aad.org/public/skin-hair-nails/hair-care/how-to-treat-dandruff
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Last updated Oct 19, 2016

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