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How to remove sebum from scalp
A 21-year-old female asked:

Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 21 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
1.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:

Dr. James Rochesteranswered
Family Medicine 27 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
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
1.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old male asked:

Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 33 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
118 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 20-year-old female asked:

Dr. Jerome Littanswered
Dermatology 72 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
2.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:

Dr. Frank Kuitemsanswered
Internal Medicine 37 years experience
Yes: Contact dermatitis can occur on the scalp.You can make a HealthTap visit for Doctors and the treatment for specific diagnosis
1.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:

Dr. Rifat Naghmianswered
Internal Medicine 47 years experience
Scalp: Use very mild shampoos and conditioners two times a week.
2.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:

Dr. Richard Zimonanswered
Internal Medicine 60 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
1.6k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:

Dr. Frank Kuitemsanswered
Internal Medicine 37 years experience
Yes: This is a natural response since what your doing is basically exfoliation
1.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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