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I have bad dandruff. tried washing my hair with antidandruff shampoo & keeping my hair & scalp moisturised to no avail. i wash my hair every 2-3 weeks since i keep my hair in protective styles(braids) it feels like a scab when i touch the dandruff?
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The right treatment for the wrong condition is seldom curative. It may be that you really have a different problem like scalp fingus or psoriasis. Without an exam & some testing it is hard to suggest a course of treatment.
Answered 3/15/2021
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