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Does applying shampoo directly to scalp cause hair loss??

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

No: Shampoo should not cause hair loss.

Answered 9/18/2015

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Can dandruff cause rash on top of back because I have flakes in my hair and redness on my scalp I'm trying anti dandruff shampoo and conditioner to help but just wanted to know if that could cause that little redness and itchiness on my back?

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Is the dryness caused by dandruff shampoos permanent dryness for hair and scalp?

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I have an oily scalp and dry hair, used scalp shampoo caused my hair even dry; used mosturised shampoo caused my scalp even oily n itched, help?

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I have a rash that started on my neck and has spread to my back. It is NOT red. It is itchy and bumpy and has what looks like white heads inbetween. I used a hair growth shampoo. Could this be the cause? My scalp is not itchy at all

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