A member asked:

I have hair loss problem. and dandruff on my head. can't get rid of dandruff. is my hair fall due to dandruff? thyroid is ok. no heredity of hair fall

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Separate problems.: The real name for "dandruff" is seborrheic dermatitis. Effective otc shampoos all contain either tar, salicylic acid, zinc pyrithione, selenium sulfide, or a combination of them, so look for those ingredients. Dandruff does not cause hair loss, so that is a separate issue, with many possible causes. Your dermatologist will have to run some tests to determine the cause.

Answered 12/10/2013

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