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Episode 23: Scalp Check — Dandruff, Psoriasis & What's Actually Going On
Your scalp is skin too, and it can face just as many problems as the rest of your body. In this episode, Dr. Dustin Portela and PA Austin Lee break down the most common scalp conditions, including dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and psoriasis—explaining what causes them, how they're different, and the treatments that actually work.
They also share surprising connections between scalp health and other conditions, from Parkinson's disease to psoriatic arthritis, and explain why product buildup isn't the same as dandruff. You'll learn about the best over-the-counter shampoos, when prescriptions…
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