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Best Treatments for Dry and Damaged Hair: A Physician's Guide to Repair and Resilience

What are Some of the Best Treatments for Dry & Damaged Hair?

By Susan F. Lin, M.D. | Physician | Reviewed: June 2026

Quick Answer

Dry/damaged hair recovery: (1) sulfate-conscious gentle shampoo, lukewarm water; (2) weekly deep-conditioning mask 10-20 min; (3) reduce heat styling; (4) microfiber towel pat dry; (5) peptide-led topical (MD Hair™ Follicle Energizer); (6) inside-out: marine collagen, biotin, omega-3s (MD Nutri Hair™). Give it 12-16 weeks. Federally registered MD® trademark. Made in USA. www.md-factor.com.

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Scientific references

  1. American Academy of Dermatology. aad.org hair/scalp care
  2. Stenn KS, Paus R. Physiol Rev. 2001. PMID 11152760

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