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A member asked:

My 13 years old son went to a doc, who said who should use selsun for his dandruff daily, but isn't daily excessive? this dries the hair so much.

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OK: OK to use daily. Can use a conditioner rinse after. There are several shampoos to try, including ketoconazole (Nizoral), DHS-Zn, DHS-SA, Head & Shoulders. See which he likes best. Not expensive, not prescription. Also T-Gel, T-Sal.

Answered 10/8/2016

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