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A member asked:

Is it okay to use selsun blue medicated everyday? i have itchy oily scalp and sometimes flaky.

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

Yes: If it works, leave it in your shower.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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