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About to use tea tree oil on scalp b/c of flakes but there's a cut on my scalp.will it still be ok to use?painful?its called dessert essence(100%pure)

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

OK: But a waste of money. It is amazing that these scams exist when effective therapy is readily at hand. If you are in doubt about the diagnosis or the best approach, see a dermatologist.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 7/3/2018

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A member asked:

About to use tea tree oil on scalp b/c of flakes but there's a cut on my scalp.will it still be ok to use?painful?its called dessert essence(100%pure)

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Dr Petruska agreed

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