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Are there shampoos that boost hair growth? how do they work?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Some are multistep.: Sebum is cleaned, dead skin in exfoliated, circulation is improved and then vitamins/ nutrients are applied to scalp. This is how some work - others may work differently.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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