A 27-year-old female asked:
i have oily scalp, dandruff, and very dry hair. is it really true that oiling an hour before washing makes hair grows faster, softer, and heathier?
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Dr. Bryan Treacy answered
35 years experience Gynecology
Maybe: Actually the natural oil of your scalp is healthiest for your hair. Be careful with shampoos. My hair stylist friends tell me Suave is the best and is less expensive than many others. Supplements to improve hair health include Biotin and Borage Oil.
Answered on Dec 13, 2015
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Dr. Robert Kwok answered
33 years experience Pediatrics
Hair oil may be ok: Dandruff (seborrhea) is common. Shampoos with zinc, salicylic acid, selenium, or coal tar are sold in many stores. Nizoral shampoo (contains anti-fung ... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Otto Placik answered
34 years experience Plastic Surgery
Old wive's tale: I am afraid that this is just a myth. Perhaps the massage effects on the scalp may be beneficial but I am not aware of any truth to this.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered
57 years experience Dermatology
See a dermatologist: Possible seborrheic dermatitis. Or psoriasis or other condition. Meanwhile use antidandruff shampoo every day. Head& shoulders or dhs sal or dhs zn or ... Read More
A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered
49 years experience Pathology
Likely dandruff: Try washing your scalp and hair daily with shampoo.
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