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A member asked:

Can i use neutrogena tsal shampoo if i don't have any dandruff? i am only using it for the purpose of oily scalp. will i get dandruff if i use it?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

You can: use it whenever and for as long as it is helpful and it will NOT "cause" Dandruff!! Hope this helps Dr Z

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 4/25/2017

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