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  • Female
  • 23 Years
  • 07/02/2025

I'm really struggling with some intense dandruff that's all over my hair, and it's gotten so bad you can see the flakes just sitting on my hair, even from a distance. It's also becoming super irritating whenever I try to wash my hair, and now I've noticed I've got lice as well. What can I do to fix this? I'm really worried.

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Visit dermatologist for appropriate management

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Consult a Dermatologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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