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How to remove sebum from scalp
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
Likely normal: Sebum production at your age is normal and indicating good health. As we get older, we tend to produce less sebum . Therefore, do not get upset, but d... Read More
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1.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. James Rochesteranswered
Family Medicine 28 years experience
Mutually exclusive: By definition a dry scalp would be due to a lack of sebum , the oily substance produced to moisturize the skin and hair shaft. Over production of sebu... Read More
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2.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Forrest Jonesanswered
Specializes in Family Medicine
Boars hair brush: Hot water, styling products (i.e. gels) & using your fingernails when shampooing can contribute to excessive sebum & an oily scalp. You should... Read More
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1.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Seborrhea: Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting areas of the head and trunk where sebaceous glands are most prominent. Lipophilic y... Read More
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118 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Family Medicine 49 years experience
Yes: Sebum is a type of body oiol- it does not cuase hair growth
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4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jerome Littanswered
Dermatology 73 years experience
REDUCING SCALP SEBUM: SEBUM IS OIL.
REMOVING OIL FROM THE SCALP IS SIMPLE BUT TIME COSUMING.
YOU MUST SHAMPOO DAILY, YES, DAILY, WITH ONE OF THE SHAMPOOS THAT CAN REMOVE TH... Read More
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2.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frank Kuitemsanswered
Internal Medicine 38 years experience
Yes: Contact dermatitis can occur on the scalp.You can make a HealthTap visit for Doctors and the treatment for specific diagnosis
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1.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rifat Naghmianswered
Internal Medicine 48 years experience
Scalp: Use very mild shampoos and conditioners two times a week.
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2.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 61 years experience
Possibly: Try an anti-seb shampoo and if this FAILS see yoour PCP Primary Care Provider who may wish to refer you to a DERMATOLOGIST for a definitive diagnosis!... Read More
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1.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Frank Kuitemsanswered
Internal Medicine 38 years experience
Yes: This is a natural response since what your doing is basically exfoliation
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1.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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