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There’s been a lot of buzz lately about the “skinification” of hair and the importance of scalp health, so we asked dermatologist Caroline Robinson, MD, to help us sift through the chatter. She explains how hair follicles work, how to treat conditions like dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, and shares the truth about controversial shampoo and styling ingredients such as sulfates, silicones, and castor oil. Plus, she answers one of our most popular listener questions: Why does my scalp hurt when my hair is dirty?


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