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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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Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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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A member asked:

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?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Lyons answered

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