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Ii was using this grease and shampoo for his hair and it got sores and itching real bad i think he is allergic to it so wat can i use for his head?
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Hair care: Ordinary soap can be used to wash hair and actually removes less oil from hair and scalp than shampoos do.
Answered 2/13/2019
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