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I have severe itchy scalp. sometimes i have small white flakes but not always.my sclap is not red or anything it's white. what could the problem be?

Q: i have severe itchy scalp. sometimes i have small white flakes but not always.my sclap is not red or anything it's white. what could the problem be?

: Try Selenium sulfide shampoo for regular care. It could be something easily taken care of by something as simple as that or any other dandruff shampoo that may be available to you locally.

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Dr. Tinuola Adeyanju answered

Try Selenium sulfide shampoo for regular care. It could be something easily taken care of by something as simple as that or any other dandruff shampoo that may be available to you locally.

Answered 4/23/2022

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A member asked:

I have severe itchy scalp. sometimes i have small white flakes but not always.my sclap is not red or anything it's white. what could the problem be?

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