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I don't produce enough sebum from my scalp. will my hair still grow?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Yes: Sebum is a type of body oiol- it does not cuase hair growth

Answered 8/30/2017

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A member asked:

I don't produce enough sebum from my scalp. will my hair still grow?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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