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My daughter is 4 years 9 months old,we live in kenya.soo she has a very dry scalp which is chapped and has alot of dandruff...can i use the zinc and c?

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Dandruff : Shampoo daily and use an antifungal shampoo twice a week

Answered 8/15/2017

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