Dr Riffat H Lucy MBBS, DCM, FCGP, MPH, Trichologist, CEO, Elixir Health N Wellness hair story / Oily scalp and hair loss 23 April 2018, 18:00 PM Hair roots come with sebaceous glands, which secrete an oily substance called sebum. In fact, this sebum benefits the hair but excessive sebum production is the cause for oily hair. 23 April 2018, 18:00 PM