What can cause waxy buildup on the roots of hair?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am an 18-year-old female. For the past two years, I have had this waxy buildup only on the roots of my hair. It feels sticky, oily, and stiff. None of the shampoos I have tried has fixed it. The problem goes away a couple of days after I dye my roots. I am wondering if there may be a problem with my scalp.

Please help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have seen your query and concern.

It seems you are having seborrheic capitis. Seborrheic capitis is a papulosquamous disorder that involves sebum-rich areas of the body, which is scalp. Intermittent active phases manifesting with burning, scaling and itching and alternating with inactive periods. The activity is increased in winter and early spring with remissions commonly occur in summer. Sometimes, fungal etiology is there. Otherwise, it is idiopathic.