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I have extremely oily skin, and my hair and scalp are also extremely oily/greasy. need some advice?
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OILY SKIN, FACE HAIR: MANY THINGS CAN CAUSE OILINESS OF SKIN, FACE, AND SCALP. CHANGES IN HORMONES ARE ONE, BUT THE BEST WAY TO FIND OUT IS TO CONSULT WITH A DERMATOLOGIST. BEST LUCK. . .
Answered 7/28/2015
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Salicylic acid: Daily shower with 3% salicylic acid. Make lather in hair and wash entire skin with this. T-Sal, DHS-sal, generics.
Answered 7/29/2015
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