Does oil make your hair grow? Read what experts say

Chetana Belagere

Nov 14, 2025

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For millions of young Indians panicking over hair loss, oils, serums, and social media hacks have become first-line “treatments”. 

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Dr Kavish Chouhan and Dr Madhavi Reddy explained that managing hair loss, especially among teenagers, needs a scientific and long-term approach, not cosmetic experiments.

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“Hair loss is a chronic condition, not a cosmetic one,” said Dr Chouhan. “It has to be treated like diabetes or hypertension — with proper medical guidance and patience.”

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According to the experts, the first step in treating adolescent or early-onset hair loss is a thorough diagnostic work-up. 

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Despite marketing claims, dermatologists say no oil can regrow hair if the underlying cause is hormonal or genetic.