Can severe hair loss and oily scalp be restored?
Disease description:
I have oily hair and also experience severe hair loss. My hair falls out a lot and is very oily—can it be restored?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Huang Lingjuan
It is generally reversible. People with oily scalp and hair loss should control the frequency of shampooing—avoid washing too often to prevent excessive oil production. Choose a suitable shampoo, and use ketoconazole shampoo to wash your hair daily, leaving it on for about 5 minutes before rinsing. Then, apply topical mometasone furoate ointment 10 minutes after washing, which can help manage hair loss associated with oily scalp. Consider using shampoos with deep-cleansing properties, such as rosemary and mint purifying shampoo, which can soothe the scalp. It is also recommended that patients regularly consume foods like black sesame seeds and wood ear mushrooms.
