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I'm finding maintenance shampooing for seborheic dermatitis too harsh for my hair. what else can i do to keep symptoms at bay ?

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Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

Depends .....: Depends on what shampoo and how often. You can reduce the frequency and strength during the maintainance phase.

Dr Sial agreed

Answered 10/16/2015

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A member asked:

I'm finding maintenance shampooing for seborheic dermatitis too harsh for my hair. what else can i do to keep symptoms at bay ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ajay Acharya answered

Dr Sial agreed

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