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Scalp is uncontrollably oily. what can i do for this?
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Oil: It is difficult to alter oil production. No creams, shampoos really do much. A shampoo for oily hair will help when you use it, but wont change how much oil you produce. Accutane, a potent drug for severe acne, works on the oil gland.
Answered 5/8/2013
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