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Is it okay to leave cetaphil gentle cleanser on my hair and scalp? says it can be used like lotion.

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Better to use: As a lotion for your skin than for your hair

Answered 6/5/2018

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