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A member asked:

Always have had an extremely dry scalp since a baby. can you suggest a scalp treatment that will stop the dryness and flakes?

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Seborrhea?: Without seeing it is impossible to know, but it sounds like it could be seborrhea. It could also be psoriasis. Seborrhea may be helped by an anti-dandruff/anti-fungal shampoo, but psoriasis requires more intensive treatment, mostly prescription.

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Answered 5/29/2016

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