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A 23-year-old male asked:

I have an itchy scalp and some redness on certain areas. my hair gets oily 2 days after i wash my hair. what is the cause of this and how to treat it?

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Dr. Christopher Moelleranswered

Dermatology 40 years experience

Oily scalp: Sounds like seborrheic dermatitis. Otc shampoos may help and if they don't, see a dermatologist.

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