Cetirizine (Zyrtec), to help with inflammation. Product 8/29/2024
The user experiences an itchy scalp and finds relief using shampoo and Zyrtec, which helps with inflammation. They are unsure if the issue is related to histamines or seborrheic dermatitis.
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