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Wipe out flakes, pimples, and buildup.
Byrdie / Kristin Kempa
Your face, back, chest, and booty arent the only blemish-prone places on your body.
The scalp is another spot where zits happen.
Marisa Garshick, M.D.
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Brooke Jackson, M.D., FAAD.
If its just on the scalp, its more likely to be folliculitis, says Dr. Garshick.
Any hair jot down can experience this, says Dr. Garshick.
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Medicated shampoos treat the skin on your scalp to help reduce these unfun head blemishes.
Dr. Garshick says its a particularly good choice for those dealing with both anoily scalpand breakouts.
On top of that, its super affordable and available at most drugstore chains.
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We just wish we got more product for the price.
Thankfully, this formula is the perfect option if you have both, says Dr. Garshick.
Its also a smart choice for deep cleaning the hair between intense medicated shampoo washes.
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However, its not strictly designed to treat scalp acne, but it certainly can help.
The good news: This shampoo will help nip all of that in the bud.
The only downside we came across is that some reviewers found it left an oily residue behind.
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Thats where this poo comes in.
This shampoo helps to improve flaking and reduce itching without leaving the scalp feeling dry or irritated.
It contains zinc pyrithione to effectively treat, while also nourishing the scalp, says Dr. Garshick.
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While this shampoo does contain sulfates, it is still safe for color-treated hair.
And the minty fresh scent is a nice bonus, especially since its not artificial.
You need anantifungalingredient to target that, such as the ketoconazole in this shampoo.
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Its great for mitigating dandruff, too, hence the name.
She also appreciates the addition of hydratingglycerin, which helps keep your hair or skin from overdrying.
It can be drying, though, so follow with ahydrating conditioner.
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She’s well-versed in everything skincare-related.
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