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Can hair conditioner help psoriasis?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

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Usually not.: If you have an extremly dry scalp, maybe. But you should use a zinc, tar, of selenium based shampoo. Other options include shampoo with a keratolytic action which contain salicylate.

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Answered 11/29/2013

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