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A member asked:

I have white flakes on the hair that's growing back. is this dandruff or just dead skin from itching it so much?

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Dr. Sheila Calderon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Stop scratching: See your doctor to find out why you are itching. If it is dandruff (fungus infection) you may want to use shampoes for that or get a prescriptionvshampoe or cream for the problem.

Answered 11/7/2017

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