Long time lurker, first time posting
. Though I'm posting this for my cousin. Ever since she had chicken pox as a child, she's been plagued with extreme dandruff. Through the years, she's tried different shampoos and products. She can't go more than a day without washing her hair or her scalp will turn red, itchy and a little painful.
Recently she went to see a dermatologist, who said that she might have shingles on the scalp. He gave her a medicated shampoo. It worked, but the dandruff immediately returned after she stopped using it. It's expensive, and as a student, it was difficult for her to justify the price if it was only a temporary fix.
Personally, I doubt she has shingles, as the redness is kept at bay by consistent hair washing, and she doesn't normally feel any pain. Not trying to seek medical advice, but I was wondering if anyone has experienced anything similar, and if so, what has worked well for them.
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