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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?

Q: 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?

: You could have seborrheic dermatitis but for accurate diag pl see a Dermatologist and you will get better with treatment. Good luck

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

You could have seborrheic dermatitis but for accurate diag pl see a Dermatologist and you will get better with treatment. Good luck

Dr Menter agreed

Answered 12/29/2021

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Dr. Joseph Eastern answered

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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A member asked:

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?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Dr Menter agreed

Dr. Joseph Eastern answered

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