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Feb 2024
44m 28s

Best of FM: Silicones, Sulfates & Scalp ...

Jennifer Sullivan & Jessica Matlin
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If you have scalp issues, or you’re just curious why your hair “hurts” when it gets oily, this episode with Caroline Robinson, MD, is for you. In our interview (originally aired in 2022), Dr. Robinson 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. 


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