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Can Sinusitis cause Dandruff?

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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Dr. Jeffrey Marvel, MD
Dr. Jeffrey Marvel, MD
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on Mar 24, 2015
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Dr. Mark Loury, MD, FACS (retired)
Dr. Mark Loury, MD, FACS (retired)
Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
Answered on Mar 22, 2015
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