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My 16-year-old daughter has oily hair and hair fall. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,My 16-year-old daughter has issues with oily hair, not just normal oily hair. It has been going on for over a year, and the hair is coming out as well. What can we do?Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I suggest the following guidelines: 1. Shower once a day: When you shower and wash your hair more than once a day it strips oils from your hair. To keep hair fresh and bouncy looking, shower in the morning. Apply shampoo, lather, and let the su... Read Full »
I have an oily scalp. How to get rid of it?
Query: Hello doctor,I have an oily scalp. How to get rid of it as it causes hair fall. Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I read your query and understood your concern. It appears that you are experiencing seborrheic capitis, a type of papulosquamous disorder that affects the sebum-rich areas of the scalp. This condition is often associated with Malassezia, a ... Read Full »
I have oily head but dry cheeks. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have skin issues. My head is a little bit oily but my cheeks are dry. My complexion is fair but white layer occurs on my cheeks after the bath. No cream suits on my face. Please suggest me some tips. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. For you oily scalp skin, first of all, you need to wash your scalp daily. I will prescribe one shampoo which you can use on alternate days with your normal shampoo. Getting whiteness after washing face is a symptom of dryness. Try avoiding harsh facewash or soap. I w... Read Full »
I have a hair fall problem. Which oil is best for oily hair with dandruff: Argan or Macadamia?
Query: Hello doctor, Which oil is best for oily hair with dandruff: Argan or Macadamia oil? If I can use both, then which oil should be used for shampoo and which one for conditioning? I even have hair fall. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. With passion, commitment, and experience, I hope I will be able to provide you with a top-class medical opinion. If you have dry, brittle hair, then do an overnight deep conditioning treatment with Argan oil once a month. Take four to ten drops of oil in your hands be... Read Full »
My hair has been itchy and sticky since I moved to a different country. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor,I have traveled to a different country to study, and my hair has been gross since I got here. It is itchy and waxy, and I always have a ton of lint or dust in my brush every time I brush my hair. I also recently started getting itchy bumps around my ankles and elbows. It was because they w... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. With your descriptions, it seems you have some parasitic infestation which may be pediculosis or Demodex. I suggest the following: Maintain good hygiene and shave off all the hair in the affected area. Ensure that no other body parts like... Read Full »