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A member asked:

Currently using alposyl shampoo for seb dermatitis, it's making the itching less but it's not actually curing the hair loss should i use tea tree oil?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Alternatives: Try Selsun ( selenium based ) shampoos or Head and Shoulders.

Answered 6/13/2015

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