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A 20-year-old male asked:

What oils should i apply to the scalp to prevent hairloss, dandruff and hair thinning. heared olive oil with lemon juice is the best remedy. thanks?

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Dr. Otto Placik
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Old wive's tale: I am afraid that this is just a myth. Perhaps the massage effects on the scalp may be beneficial but I am not aware of any truth to this.
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