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I have a rash that started on my neck and has spread to my back. it is not red. it is itchy and bumpy and has what looks like white heads inbetween. i used a hair growth shampoo. could this be the cause? my scalp is not itchy at all

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

See a dermatologist: This is not due to the shampoo which you forgot to identify. No shampoo makes hair grow more.

Answered 3/27/2018

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A member asked:

I have a rash that started on my neck and has spread to my back. it is not red. it is itchy and bumpy and has what looks like white heads inbetween. i used a hair growth shampoo. could this be the cause? my scalp is not itchy at all

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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