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I have access sebum on scalp, when I scratch via nail, it comes out as a white oily substance. How to get rid of it? Kindly advise. I feel my hair being clogged with dirt and oily sebum though I was frequently.
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Dear lybrate-user During humid months, people having oily skin will see sebum and scales in the nail on scratching. That is normal and cannot be cleared as sebum is the anti-germ substance produced to protect the skin. Ketoconazole containing shampoos are helpful for short periods (used twice weekly). However overusing shampoos will dry up your skin. So maintain a healthy balance of daily bathing with water and using shampoo (medicated or otherwise) twice a week.
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