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A member asked:

Can washing ur hair less, make it dry? i used to wash 3 times week. now, 2 times. i seem to have dandruff now

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Dandruff: By washing your hair three times a week the dandruff was kept under control. By changing to twice a week, this does not control you dandruff. Return to washing your hair three times a week to control your dandruff.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/10/2016

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