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I washed my hair with a bar of white dial soap. my hair is shedding more. will this stop if i stop using a bar of soap?

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Dr. Adeshola Ezeokoli answered

Shampoo: Dial soap is too harsh and will coat your hair with soap scum. Get a moisturizing shampoo without SLS. Condition your hair with a leave in conditioner. Visit your beautician, and if it does not stop see a dermatologist

Answered 1/20/2015

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A member asked:

I washed my hair with a bar of white dial soap. my hair is shedding more. will this stop if i stop using a bar of soap?

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Dr. Adeshola Ezeokoli answered

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