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No matter what i try, my scalp is constantly dry and peeling. not dandruff but peeling raw and painful. are there any herbal or homeopathic remedies?
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Probably fungal: Please check with a dermatologist, as it maybe a fungal condition and with proper treatment should resolve.
Answered 10/22/2015
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