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I shaved my hair down to the scalp with just clippers. i washed with ivory soap and then applied aveeno (oatmeal) moisturizing lotion. is this good or bad?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

FINE: Those actions are acceptable regarding your shaving of hair. Best wishes.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/20/2015

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A member asked:

I shaved my hair down to the scalp with just clippers. i washed with ivory soap and then applied aveeno (oatmeal) moisturizing lotion. is this good or bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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