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I have a very dry scalp. i'm allergic to oils. cetaphil cream makes my day scalp more irritated. how can i get moisture to stay on my scalp?
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See a dermatologist: What you interpret as "dry" scalp might be psoriasis or some other treatable condition.
Answered 12/5/2015
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