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Best shampoo for dandruff?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Shampoos used for dandruff include https://www.health.com/beauty/best-dandruff-shampoos Ingredients that are used include salicylic acid, sulfur (some are allergic) , zinc pyrithione (pyrithione zinc), coal tar, selenium sulfide, and ketoconazole. and at times tree tea oil has been used See which works best for you. f/u/ w/ dermatology.

Answered 6/22/2021

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