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White Sticky Particles On Hair. What Are They? How Can We Get Rid Of Them?

Hello. My daughter is 15 yrs.old. and she has been struggling with white sticky stuff on her hair for years. it s not head lice , and it s only occurs under the first layer of her hair. At first, I thought she didn t wash it fully or clean enough, but even after many washes it still there. How can we get rid of it? What does it cause it?
Wed, 17 Jul 2013
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Hi,
From history it seems that she might be having Dandruff infection or Dermatitis.
consult dermatologist and get diagnosed.
After wards he will go for treatment accordingly.
Wash hair with branded hair wash.
Do not keep her hairs wet for more time.
Ok and take care.

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White Sticky Particles On Hair. What Are They? How Can We Get Rid Of Them?

Hi, From history it seems that she might be having Dandruff infection or Dermatitis. consult dermatologist and get diagnosed. After wards he will go for treatment accordingly. Wash hair with branded hair wash. Do not keep her hairs wet for more time. Ok and take care.