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I switched from dr. organic brand shampoos to neutrogena t/sal shampoo and my scalp foliculitis got worse. could it be the shampoo causing it as it may not be as gentle?

Q: i switched from dr. organic brand shampoos to neutrogena t/sal shampoo and my scalp foliculitis got worse. could it be the shampoo causing it as it may not be as gentle?

: Could be. Or u have allergy to what is in it. Stop and see. Keep diary. Share with your Dr.

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Could be. Or u have allergy to what is in it. Stop and see. Keep diary. Share with your Dr.

Answered 4/24/2021

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A member asked:

I switched from dr. organic brand shampoos to neutrogena t/sal shampoo and my scalp foliculitis got worse. could it be the shampoo causing it as it may not be as gentle?

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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