A member asked:

Is very oily hair and skin something ro worry about? could itbe a sign of underlying hormone issues or a disease?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Normal: Oily skin and hair are usually indicative of an abundance of androgenic hormones. These are the normal hormones that make your secondary sex characteristics male: hairiness, body odor, voice change, bone and muscle development and metabolism. The androgens work on the sebaceous glands of the skin and cause them to produce oil/sebum. More androgens= more oil. There may be a genetic predisposition.

Answered 1/10/2021

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