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Medical disclaimer

The boundary between Layer & Strand’s general educational content and individual medical diagnosis, treatment or emergency care.

Educational information, not diagnosis

Layer & Strand provides general information about skin, scalp, hair, ingredients and products. It does not know your history, examine your skin or replace a dermatologist, pharmacist or other qualified professional.

Do not use this website to diagnose a condition, choose a prescription treatment, change prescribed care or delay professional advice. Product access and directions vary by market and individual circumstances.

Seek qualified help

Promptly seek medical advice for symptoms that are severe, painful, spreading, infected, bleeding, blistering or associated with sudden or patchy hair loss. The same applies to a serious product reaction or symptoms that persist despite sensible self-care.

Use local emergency services for breathing difficulty, facial or throat swelling, collapse or another possible medical emergency.

Review labels

An article’s medical-review status describes its review process, not a personal recommendation. “Medically reviewed” will appear only when a verified professional has reviewed the defined scope and date.