Hair Oilness

Some people use shampoos or medications to help reduce their oily hair or try some facial products from dermatologist, but still can't reduced the oil production. So let's take a look at what's the hair oilness.

Hair oiliness depends on a number of factors; an oily substance known as sebum is a primary cause. Sebum is produced by sebaceous glands located at the base of each hair shaft in the skin, including the scalp. Male hormones called androgens manage the production of sebum. For people with oily hair and/or skin, sebaceous glands are working overtime and/or are in greater numbers, producing an excess of sebum.

Genetics, puberty, heat, and humidity also affect oil production. People who have fine, straight hair texture and/or an abundance of hair tend to have oilier hair than those with curlier locks and/or less hair.

Ask a dermatologist to look at the condition of your scalp, hair, and facial skin, s/he can provide strategies and suggest/prescribe products, including new treatments, that could help you to manage the excess oil. Dermatologists sometimes have samples available that you can test for effectiveness at no cost to you.

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