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How use coal tar shampoo daily for 2 wks, when it is too drying/ possibly damaging my long , fine hair? have hair loss from the seborhc. dermatitis .

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A better solution: I suggest trying either Heads and Shoulders or Selsun ( selenium ) shampoo leave on for 5 minutes and rinse off twice daily.

Answered 8/31/2015

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