A viewer wants to know if there is anything they can do for a keratin plug, besides going to the dermatologist. Doctor Lacy Anderson shares the difference between a sebum plug and keratin plug, and ...

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The overproduction of sebum can cause scalp buildup. If left untreated, it can lead to symptoms and complications. Home remedies like regular hair washing, exfoliating, and avoiding harsh chemicals ...

“All follicular activity, hair creation, known as keratinization and hair growth, requires the involvement of the scalp and its structures,” explains Hill. And “to have healthy hair, you must first ...

You may be able to remove keratin bumps by exfoliating and moisturizing. A dermatologist can remove stubborn plugs. A keratin plug is a type of skin bump that’s essentially one of many types of ...

The scalp hosts a diverse microbial community, and its unique environment is shaped by sebum, moisture, and acidic pH. These microbes, including bacteria and fungi, can influence scalp conditions ...

The pursuit of healthier, fuller hair often leads people to explore various products, treatments, and practices, but there’s a key natural element that’s frequently overlooked, scalp oils. Sebum, the ...

Greasy hair after washing stems from excessive sebum production due to factors like seborrhoea, incorrect products, diet, hormones, hair type, and pollution. Common habits like over-conditioning or ...

Whether you're dealing with a dry, flaky scalp or one that tends to be on the oilier side, you're familiar with the ongoing challenge of achieving hair balance. Prone to oiliness? You might be in the ...