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19 Year Old With Gray Hair And Severe Dandruff. Any Suggestions?
I am 19 yrs old. I have this big lump like dry dandruff in my hair. Should we call this dandruff or not? not sure! How to get rid of it. Also my hair are turning white. Do u have any sort of connection. When i start to sake my head or scratch this big dandruff fall off. They are many out there! Can't believe using anti dandruff shampoo has not helped. Any recommendation.
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Hi, You are 19 years, have dry dandruff in the hair, hair turning white, dry powder drops from the hair.
It appears to be the xerosis of the skin due to defeciency of the vitamin A, and B complex. Or it may be soriasis.
You need to use anti oxidant suppliments, anti fungal tablets, anti fungal shampoo as a supporting treatment. Thank you.
It appears to be the xerosis of the skin due to defeciency of the vitamin A, and B complex. Or it may be soriasis.
You need to use anti oxidant suppliments, anti fungal tablets, anti fungal shampoo as a supporting treatment. Thank you.
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