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What is the best way to treat dry scalp in teenage boy?
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Dry Scalp: Dry scalp is not a serious condition, but it can be bothersome. There are many ways to the ailment, including home remedies and commercial products specially made to control the condition. There are shampoos: t-gel, t-sal, zinc, nizoral, (ketoconazole) selenium sulfide all of which are otc. There are also prescription strength shampoos.
Answered 9/18/2012
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