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What are the "proper oils" that could help treat dandruff in terms of loosening scale?
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Dandruff: Over the counter products for dandruff (seborrhea of scalp) include zinc pyrithione (head and shoulders), selenium sulfide (selsun blue), and tar compound (t/gel). Some otc meds like antifungals (they end in -azole, like ketoconazole, miconazole, and clotrimazole. Otc cortisone 1% may also be useful in resistant cases. If none of these work, consult your doctor.
Answered 9/28/2016
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