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I have seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp. can the heat from hair dryers affect hair growth or seborrheic dermatitis?

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No: Several shampoos are effective and widely available. OK to shampoo every day.

Dr Cress and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/17/2019

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I have very severe itching and flaking of the scalp. I was told by a dermatologist that I "might" have sebborheic dermatitis. What shampoos can I use to help with the problem of stubborn itching? I've tried head and shoulders and demorex.

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