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My hair is quite dry on my scalp, could it be from the shampoo that i'm using?

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Dry skin: Massage hair with coconut oil and wrap hot wet towel for 5 minutes 1-2 /week , apply 5 drops of coconut oil to wet har and roots , eat lot of nuts with each meal, lot of fruit and veges. Even castoroil good for hair massage.

Answered 3/27/2013

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A member asked:

My hair is quite dry on my scalp, could it be from the shampoo that i'm using?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tracy Sinha answered

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