Oily scalp

hi, i am 16 and i've been having oily hair problem since a long time.
my scalp has been extremely oily from about last 6 yrs now...and its getting out of control. I shampoo every alternate day, and sometimes the flakes have red stuff in it, it creeping me out and its also really itchy at times, i've tried almost every product but it doesnt work!
Please help!

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
The symptoms can be due to seborrheic dermatitis or cradle cap of the scalp. You can treat flaking and dryness with over-the-counter dandruff or medicated shampoos. Shampoo the hair vigorously and frequently (preferably daily). Active ingredients in these shampoos include salicylic acid, coal tar, zinc, resorcin, ketoconazole, or selenium. Also don’t apply any conditioner on the hair. You can shampoo twice during each wash and apply shampoo on the scalp without piling the hair on top.

I hope it helps. Take care and regards.