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What to eat for scalp fungal infection ? fungus irritate me speacially after eating anything except whole wheat ..

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Scalp issue: Scalp fungal infections are rare, you may not have the right diagnosis, and it has nothing to do with your food intake, wheat or not. You need to have a proper diagnosis, see a dermatologist for advice.

Dr Placik agreed

Answered 8/18/2013

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