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Whats the soft oily white residue that is constantly on my scalp? my head gets really itchy after a couple days of not washing my hair. i dont get hard flakes or red patches anywhere?

Q: whats the soft oily white residue that is constantly on my scalp? my head gets really itchy after a couple days of not washing my hair. i dont get hard flakes or red patches anywhere?

: What you described is consistent with dandruff. For Dandruff home remedies, visit this site: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/understanding-dandruff-treatment Wish you good health!

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What you described is consistent with dandruff. For Dandruff home remedies, visit this site: http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/understanding-dandruff-treatment Wish you good health!

Answered 5/2/2021

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A member asked:

Whats the soft oily white residue that is constantly on my scalp? my head gets really itchy after a couple days of not washing my hair. i dont get hard flakes or red patches anywhere?

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