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Suggest Treatment For Dandruff On Scalp
Hi, I m lilian. I have been having this chronic dandruff for three years now.It s so bad that I can t stay for three days without having a whitish flakes all over my hair. please, I need your help what do I do? as I am now very desperate. thanks waiting for your reply.
Tue, 10 May 2016
Hello
Dandruff is ususlly fungal in nature.
It can be easily controlled with the use of ketoconazole shampoo.
You can use 2% ketoconazole shampoo in alternate days for a month and then use it once a week.
It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
Thank you
Dandruff is ususlly fungal in nature.
It can be easily controlled with the use of ketoconazole shampoo.
You can use 2% ketoconazole shampoo in alternate days for a month and then use it once a week.
It is safe and effective and usually available over the counter.
Thank you
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