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Can baby shampoo help with scalp acne nd tiny flakes? i have an extremely sensitive scalp and skin and using medicated shampoos has caused dermatitis.

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Special shampoos: I recommend you trying some over the counter shampoos such as Neutrogena T-gel. This has a few ingredients to help with the scalp you are describing. Reads it's instructions so you apply it correctly.

Answered 8/14/2014

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