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I have thin and oily hair and starts falling if i don't take shower for two days is there any medication for oily hair ?

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Special shampoo: Get a shampoo for oily hair or wash hair daily.

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Answered 11/29/2013

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