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I have this itchy flaky stuff on my head and can't get rid of it i was told its fungus how do i get rid of it its thick and bothersome?
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See a doctor: It might be a fungus and might need an antifungal medication or it might be psoriasis or something else. A doctor should see it.
Answered 6/15/2015
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