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Can i use oil for hair if i have dandruff?

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Dandruff: Olive oil has many benefits, not only for your general health, but for your scalp and hair as well. This monounsaturated oil has ancient beginnings and has long been used to treat dandruff successfully.

Answered 12/31/2013

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