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Sticky Scalp
by ClareBear234, Feb 16, 2009 03:32PM
Over the last couple months the top of my scalp around the crown of my head, has been producing lots of sticky clear oil. I don't have dandruff and no matter how much I scrub the oil keeps building up. After a couple weeks of using clarifying shampoo the sticky oil is so bad I can't get a hair brush through the top of my head. I have had serious acne for many years but never any scalp conditions. I was on Erythromycin for 3 years but switched to Yaz last year to control the acne. I'm not sure if I have over producing glands or a fungus. The oil only builds up around the crown of my head any no where else. I am a healthy, fit, and active college student. I eat very well and work out 4 times a week. Is this a serious skin condition or my hormones going crazy? What is the best approach for dealing with this problem?
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An oily scalp usually occurs when there is an overproduction of sebum due to hormone imbalance. The sebaceous glands produce an excess of oil which cannot completely be absorbed by the hair and, therefore, becomes visible as an oily film. Have this evaluated further by your doctor for proper management. It is necessary to wash hair regularly with a shampoo for oily hair, in order to remove excess sebum and slow oil production. And also try to avoid massaging the scalp while shampooing, because it unnecessarily stimulates sebum production.
Take care and regards.