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As bacterias thrive in acidic environment;therefore would it help to apply baking soda on scalp to create alkaline base to treat scalp folliculitis?
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No: The premise that bacteria thrive in acidic environment is not correct. Acid inhibits most bacteria.
Answered 12/26/2018
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