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I used lemon directly on my scalp after so many washes even now my scalp smells like egg ?

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Stop washing: Lemon juice contains an acid. You have irritated the scalp and repeated washings is probably making it worse. Try not washing your hair for a few days and let your scalp recover.

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Answered 5/20/2015

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