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A 24-year-old female asked:

Why my hair become extremely oily and started to fall?i had perfect healthy hair and skin. now my hair is weak and the scalp gets oily in a few hours

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Dr. Donald Colantino
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Oily hair: Shampoos are strong detergents and remove hair oils more than soaps will. A skilled hair dresser from an upscale beauty parlor can evaluate and advise you about hair care best.
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Last updated Jan 16, 2015

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