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Extremely flaky scalp, with white flakes all over the hair, and the scalp becomes reddish on scratching.
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You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis causing flaky scalp.. Medicine available for good improvement...Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription.
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Seborheic dermatitis,  stop using oil on your head, meds r available to treat it, name's can't be written in open forum
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