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A 56-year-old male asked:

I have been prescribed benzoyl peroxide wash for scalp foliculitis. should i use it before or after shampooing my hair?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered

Pathology 51 years experience

After shampooing. For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.

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