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A yellow substance dropped on hair, dont know if it was bird, washed it little with soap, should i be afraid?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Hair: I think you are probably right, and you are doing the right thing. I do not think there is more to worry about.

Answered 7/7/2016

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A member asked:

A yellow substance dropped on hair, dont know if it was bird, washed it little with soap, should i be afraid?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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