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Shreveport, LA
A 25-year-old female asked:

My mother bought me aveeno (oatmeal) leave in conditioner and told me to apply it to my scalp since i had shaved all my hair off. but now my scalp itches alot.

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Dr. John Chiu
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Stop using it: It appears that you have developed a contact allergy to the Aveeno (oatmeal) Leave (never heard of this leave until now). You must stop using it and may try topical hydrocortisone cream . If it is not strong enough, ask your doctor to get you something more potent.
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