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A member asked:

I was just curious...i noticed isopropyl alcohol is one of the added ingredients in betaderm scalp lotion. what is the isopropyl alcohol added for?

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Relax: It is a common solvent. It will not hurt you. Do not drink it.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 2/17/2014

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