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If you put baby powder in your hair to get rid of oily scalp is that bad for your scalp or hair? i do this sometimes in between washes.

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Better to wash hair: More often on a regular basis if it is that oily.

Answered 3/19/2014

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A member asked:

If you put baby powder in your hair to get rid of oily scalp is that bad for your scalp or hair? i do this sometimes in between washes.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Diane Minich answered

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