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I have thick patchy layers of dandruff stuck to my scalp which itches i think is either cradle cap or seborrheic derm how can i permanently cure (19yr?
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Have it looked at: You may be dealing with a scalp fungus that may require a prescribed oral anti fungal agent.Creams don't penetrate the scalp deep enough to get at the hair root, so it can persist. If not, a good scalp care routine can be set up.
Answered 11/27/2016
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