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Scalp psoriasis
I have scalp psoriasis. I am 27. I used head and shoulders anti dandruff and my scalp has become very dry with white patches. Did i do anything wrong?
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Dr. Archana Dharankar Patil
Dermatologist
10 yrs exp
Mumbai
Since your a known case of psoriasis the scaling on your scalp is due to it and not due to dandruff.
therefore use of an anti-dandruff can cause more scaling.
it's better to avoid.
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