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A 18-year-old male asked:

i am an 18 year old male. recently when i wash my hair i lose excessive amounts and my scalp always feels dry and irritated, i don't know what why?

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Dr. Krishna Anandanswered

Pediatrics 50 years experience

See dermatologist: You may be having some fungal infection of scalp and some allergy which is giving irritation and loss of hair . consult a dermatologist , get checked up and treated soon . Selson shampoo may help .Wish you good luck

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