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Hello doctor. i have very dry scalp with lots of dandruf. can one use zinc & castor oil ointment b.p. on the scalp?

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Dr. Jerome Litt answered

Specializes in Dermatology

DRY SCALP DANDRUFF: SUGGESTION: STOP WHAT YOU ARE DOING! USE AN OVER THE COUNTER TAR SHAMPOO DAILY! THATS DAILY! I KNOW THIS DIFFICULT FOR WOMEN, BUT IF YOU COULD DO THIS FOR TWO WEEKS YOU SHOULD SEE A REMARKABLE IMPROVEMENT. BEST LUCK . . .

Answered 3/12/2016

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