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Dandruff is a generalised term but under this heading there are many other disorders. It can be psoriasis, dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, pityriasis amentecia etc. It is important to apply oil to scalp if it is dry scaling. But if the scaling is fluctuating then it needs proper treatment. Hair fall can happen due to nutritional deficiency, stress, thyroid problem, diabetes, acute illness like malaria, typhoid etc. It is important to understand the causative reason. Scalp check is must. Diet rich in minerals, protein and iron is good for hair. Consult trichologist for treatment.
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