Anyone else experiencing scalp inflammation? Get in here!
    1/25/2019

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    In this side effect report post, the primary subjects mentioned are
    ๐Ÿ’Š Zyrtec (Cetirizine) (oral)
    ๐Ÿ’Š Advil (oral)
    the tone is ๐Ÿ˜ž negative with some improvement results.

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    A user found that taking Zyrtec (Cetirizine) and Advil helped reduce their scalp inflammation and pain, potentially creating a better environment for hair growth. They have not used any other medication for hair loss or scalp issues.
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