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As soon as possible after being exposed to poison oak or poison ivy, washing the skin and clothes well can help reduce exposure to the offending oil and the severity of the reaction.
Dr. Jeff Livingston reviewed this
22 year experience in Hair Restoration
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My hair is less dense than ut used to be..any advice other than washing it less?
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Besides washing and cooking food thoroughly, are there any other ways to avoid salmonella?
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Sir, my hair becomes dry n lifeless every time. after one day of washing my hair pls give some homemade tips?
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I've been having a bad odor in my vagina and clear discharge for a month or so, the smell is not fishy and it's there even after washing well.
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I go to the gym about 5 times per week. I read washing my hair everyday damages it. My hair is long. Can I wash it everyday? Or it will be damaged?
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Are household chores like sweeping,mopping,cleaning and washing beneficial for those with fibromyalgia &could be considered as daily excercise for me.?
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Two days ago my gum near my front tooth bleeded too much. after washing my teeth, the spot turns red after a while. it's bleeding every time I wash it?
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What is gradient sperm washing?
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Does washing up after unprotected sex help?
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What should i do for a face washing regimenfor dry skin?
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What's the best face washing product for healthy adult men?
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Is washing hair everyday for those who have greasy hair good??
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Is there any way to get rid of dandruff without washing your hair every day?
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After washing or shaving I get itchy red patches on my face. What could this be?
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Could you tell me if I'm allergic to chrome-tanned boots, will washing them fix it?
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With careful washing, is it possible to remove all pesticide from vegetable/fruits?
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why does my penis smell even after a shower and washing and scrubbing througholy it still smells?
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what would cause a burning sensation on my forhead especially when toweling off after washing my face?
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How do you clean a popped white head properly once popped? - done by washing face and popped by accident.
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My sweat is recently smelling like vinegar, its annoying i keep washing my body all the time. so what coukd couse that?
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My hair is dry and static when I comb it. How many days til it regulates itself back to normal after washing it with bar soap?
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My vagina hurts and burns ever since after I had anal and theb vaginal sexual intercourse without washing it what can I do to ease the pain.?
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Face feels tight after washing w/ facial scrub.Cheeks also feel "tingly".. like there are tiny bugs walking on my cheeks.What could be the cause?
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I was bitten by completely vaccinated dog, the wound is not deep and is surrounded by bruise,i put terramycin immediately after washing it, am i okay?
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