Scalp seems to produce loads of sebum

[Borealis]

If I scratch my scalp, anywhere from my hairline upwards, my nails get clogged with a yellow sebum, I feel like it seems to be very excessive. Also, a lot of my hairs that fall out tend to have clumps of sebum on the end, and they all have white nodes at the end.

Does anyone else get it to this degree?

I also get it on the side of my head too, but my hair isn't thin there.

[MichaelJ]

Are you using liquid minox by any chance?

[Borealis]

Are you using liquid minox by any chance?

No, foam. Besides, it occurs in places where I don't even apply minox and even if I don't apply any at all.

[35YrsAfter]

If I scratch my scalp, anywhere from my hairline upwards, my nails get clogged with a yellow sebum, I feel like it seems to be very excessive. Also, a lot of my hairs that fall out tend to have clumps of sebum on the end, and they all have white nodes at the end.

Does anyone else get it to this degree?

I also get it on the side of my head too, but my hair isn't thin there.

I had exactly the same thing when I was younger. Don't know why, but it didn't seem like a healthy scalp should have that. Don't experience that anymore. I use Rogaine, massage and brush my scalp every day.

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[Aphrodite]

If I scratch my scalp, anywhere from my hairline upwards, my nails get clogged with a yellow sebum, I feel like it seems to be very excessive. Also, a lot of my hairs that fall out tend to have clumps of sebum on the end, and they all have white nodes at the end.

Does anyone else get it to this degree?

I also get it on the side of my head too, but my hair isn't thin there.

This sounds like it could be a scalp condition called seborrhea, which is essentially an oily scalp. Seborrhea does not cause hair loss, but it can occur simultaneously with androgenetic alopecia. How often are you washing your hair? If you aren't already, you should try shampooing your hair once to twice daily and see if this helps resolve the problem. Some people have more scalp perspiration that others, causing build up. Do you wear any hair products? They could also be adding to scalp buildup. You may want to visit a dermatologist and have them look at your scalp. Prescription shampoo may be needed to treat the condition.

Aphrodite also posts as rapunzel and works at Dr. Cole's office - forhair.com - Cole Hair Transplant - 1070 Powers Place Alpharetta, Georgia 30009 - Phone 678-566-1011.The contents of my posts are my opinions and not medical advice.