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Can Sinusitis cause Dandruff?

March 21, 2015
Asked By:karn in other

Hi I have sinusitis.I cough everyday. And I have terrible dandruff which does not go even after I have used several products. I wanted to know if sinusitis and dandruff are somehow related? How do I get a permanent solution from this?

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Answer: Not related

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Jeffrey Marvel, MD
March 22, 2015

Answer: Sinusitis and dandruff

Mark Loury, MD, FACS (retired)
March 22, 2015

Answer: Sinusitis and dandruff

Mark Loury, MD, FACS (retired)
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