Why does hair fall out more when is oily/dirty?

November 29, 2015
Asked By:susxo13 in New York, NY

I find that when my hair is oily or uncleaned for some days it falls out more when i wash it.

Answers (3)

From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
MOST RECENT
December 2, 2015

Answer: Oily hair or uncleaned scalp does not cause hair loss. Genetic trait is the cause of male pattern hair loss.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
MOST RECENT
December 2, 2015

Answer: Oily hair or uncleaned scalp does not cause hair loss. Genetic trait is the cause of male pattern hair loss.

Jae Pak, MDHair Restoration Surgeon, Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
January 15, 2020

Answer: Hair Loss increases with dirty hair?

Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
January 15, 2020

Answer: Hair Loss increases with dirty hair?

Jon E. Mendelsohn, MD, FACSBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
December 1, 2015

Answer: Hair loss from dirty or oily hair

December 1, 2015

Answer: Hair loss from dirty or oily hair

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