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Age :21 currently i am facing an oily scalp and when i rub my scalp with finger tip, sticky substance is coming up and immediately my hair falls out. i am suffering from severe hairloss and my mom's family and my dad's family have full head hair?
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You could have seborrheic dermatitis but for accurate diag pl see a Dermatologist and you will get better with treatment. Good luck
Answered 12/29/2021
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Sounds like seborrheic dermatitis, but SD does not typically cause hair loss. You should see a dermatologist for a complete evaluation and proper treatment.
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