T/Gel for an oily scalp

An oily or greasy scalp reflects sebum mixing with sweat, skin cells, and hair products. It can occur without disease, but flakes, redness, itch, or an odour may point toward dandruff or seborrhoeic dermatitis. Those conditions can be oily and flaky at the same time; washing too harshly may irritate the skin without correcting the underlying tendency.

T/Gel is a medicated shampoo that may reduce scale and irritation for some people. It is not a test for the cause, and it may not be the right choice if the main concern is oil without inflammation.

Wash often enough to remove oil without scrubbing aggressively. Massage shampoo onto the scalp rather than the hair lengths, rinse well, and follow the product directions for any medicated shampoo. Limit heavy oils, waxes, and leave-in products on the scalp if they worsen greasiness. If flakes or redness persist, a clinician can assess whether medicated shampoo therapy or another treatment is appropriate.

Book an assessment for persistent redness, thick scale, painful bumps, crusting, bleeding, marked itch, or patchy hair loss. Seek prompt help for swelling of the face, widespread rash, or breathing difficulty after a product. A sudden change in oiliness with other symptoms may also deserve review, especially when home care is not helping.

Ask: Is my oily scalp simple sebum buildup, dandruff, or seborrhoeic dermatitis? How frequently should I wash? Would T/Gel or another medicated shampoo suit me? How long should I try it before review? Which products should I avoid?