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Coconut oil made my scalp sore, flaky, and super dry. i'm still suffering from it a week later. and i don't have dandruff. any help?
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WHY?: Why would anyone use coconut oil on the scalp? You also indicate that you have dandruff shampoo but fail to name it.You may want to see a dermatologist. There are shampoos for dry scalp. You can also shampoo with a body wash such as Dove, Eucerin, Neutrogena, etc.
Answered 2/16/2016
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