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Been off bcp for nearly 3 mos & have very oily hair. research suggests over active sebaceous glands due to hormones. any advice? please help
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Natural remedy: Seborrheic glands can be overactive when stimulated by androgenic (male) hormones. One natural approach is to dry them up using baking soda. Make a paste by mixing water and baking soda. Massage the scalp using this paste and leave for a couple of minutes before rinsing.
Answered 2/6/2015
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