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What can cause waxy buildup on the roots of hair?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am an 18-year-old female. For the past two years, I have had this waxy buildup only on the roots of my hair. It feels sticky, oily, and stiff. None of the shampoos I have tried has fixed it. The problem goes away a couple of days after I dye my roots. I am wondering if there may be a problem with my scalp.

Please help.
Answered by Dr. Suvash Sahu

Education:

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Dr. Suvash Sahu is a skilled Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with two decades of experience in skin health and aesthetics. He specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of dermatological conditions while offering advanced cosmetic procedures to enhance appearance. With his expertise, he combines medical care and aesthetic solutions, focusing on achieving healthy skin, restoring confidence, and improving overall quality of life for his patients.

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have seen your query and concern.

It seems you are having seborrheic capitis. Seborrheic capitis is a papulosquamous disorder that involves sebum-rich areas of the body, which is scalp. Intermittent active phases manifesting with burning, scaling and itching and alternating with inactive periods. The activity is increased in winter and early spring with remissions commonly occur in summer. Sometimes, fungal etiology is there. Otherwise, it is idiopathic.

The Probable causes

Oily skin and excess sebum secretion.

Differential diagnosis

1. Seborrheic capitis.

2. Tinea capitis.

Probable diagnosis

Seborrheic capitis.

Treatment plan

I would suggest you Sebowash (Fluocinolone) shampoo twice weekly. It has to be applied on scalp and left for 15 minutes before you wash. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take the treatment with consent.

Preventive measures

You should not apply hair oil. You can use conditioner and shampooing regularly rest of the day.

Regarding follow up

Revert back after a month to a dermatologist online.---> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/dermatologist
Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At August 13, 2016
Reviewed At October 15, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Suvash Sahu is a skilled Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with two decades of experience in skin health and aesthetics. He specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of dermatological conditions while offering advanced cosmetic procedures to enhance appearance. With his expertise, he combines medical care and aesthetic solutions, focusing on achieving healthy skin, restoring confidence, and improving overall quality of life for his patients.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Suvash Sahu is a skilled Cosmetologist and Dermatologist with two decades of experience in skin health and aesthetics. He specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of dermatological conditions while offering advanced cosmetic procedures to enhance appearance. With his expertise, he combines medical care and aesthetic solutions, focusing on achieving healthy skin, restoring confidence, and improving overall quality of life for his patients.

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