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Dandruff disaster

I have odd flaky stuff all over my scalp, kind of like dandruff. If I pick at it, it bleeds.


It can really be annoying and embarrassing.


Just about everybody has an occasional snow drift, but according to Dr. Erin M. Welch, assistant professor of dermatology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, some people have more extreme conditions, like seborrheic dermatitis, which involves extensive flaking.


Another common condition is psoriasis, which can cause flaky, irritated skin. If you’ve tried over-the-counter dandruff shampoos (like Selsun Blue), and haven’t seen an improvement, go to a dermo for a prescription shampoo or med. You can shake the flakes!


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by GL | 2/1/2016
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