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Dry tight scalp/face never ever had dandruff or acne. i also have no rash/white patches. how can i produce more sebum? are glands blocked?

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

Many possibilities: you have sebaceous glands on all your skin .the only way to answer is to get checked by a doctor.

Answered 6/26/2015

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A member asked:

Dry tight scalp/face never ever had dandruff or acne. i also have no rash/white patches. how can i produce more sebum? are glands blocked?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Wright answered

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