Oily hair

Hair - oily; Greasy hair

Oily hair is the result of the oil (sebaceous) glands in the scalp producing large amounts of oil.

Hair follicle anatomy

At the base of the hair follicle are sensory nerve fibers that wrap around each hair bulb. Bending the hair stimulates the nerve endings allowing a person to feel that the hair has been moved. One of the main functions of hair is to act as a sensitive touch receptor. Sebaceous glands are also associated with each hair follicle that produce an oily secretion to help condition the hair and surrounding skin.

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