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Can i wash my hair while sick with common cold?
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See below: Wet hair shouldn't make the cold worse, but be sure to dry hair thoroughly before going outdoors. Getting overly chilled may lower your immune system. If you use shower, steamy atmosphere may help open nasal passages & sinuses.
Answered 4/18/2019
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