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Scalp and hair are very dry. don't usually itch unless i apply product to my scalp. scalp doesn't tolerate anything on it except dove white bar soap. with sjogren's, will having dandruff /dry scalp and hair cause me to be bald? i want my hair long.

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Possibility: Need to discuss with your rheumatologist and what else you have and what comorbidities you have

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Answered 8/16/2017

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A member asked:

Scalp and hair are very dry. don't usually itch unless i apply product to my scalp. scalp doesn't tolerate anything on it except dove white bar soap. with sjogren's, will having dandruff /dry scalp and hair cause me to be bald? i want my hair long.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

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