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How do you keep the scalp moisturized? just keeping it clean?

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Dr. Nisheeth Gupta answered

Dandruff: Tru selenium sulphide / and neutrogena coal tar shampoo . Avoid too much shampoo/ or hair dryers. Oil maasage of scalp. No hair colors/dyes.

Answered 5/9/2017

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