What Causes Itchy Scalp After Using A New Brand Of Shampoo?

Posted on Thu, 19 May 2016

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Question : I used a shampoo from a hair stylists brand on 16 may 2016. I started feeling itchy on my scalp after the first wash and I stopped using it immediately. The itching persisted until yesterday. Today I saw a lot of loose hair on my forehead and then on my nose. Nothing like this ever happened with me. Please help me .what is happening to me
I have attached a picture of my scalp taken after the wash by the hair stylist. And the ingredients of the shampoo.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
possibly you are allergic to one of the ingredients in the shampoo

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I am dr.kakkar(dermatologist). I have gone through your query and i have also reviewed the image.

You symptoms suggests that you possibly suffered an allergic reaction to one of the ingredients in the shampoo.
I suggest you to use a gentle cleansing shampoo e.g Dove shampoo.
In addition you may use topical elocon lotion for scalp application, twice daily for a week.
In addition you may also take a tablet of cetrizine 10mg once daily for symptomatic relief from itching.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (13 hours later)

The volume of my hair has decreased and I am showing more forehead from the sides and I think my hair from the front have also decreased in volume. I used loreal conditioner for a few days, about ten months ago. Does my scalp show any reason why this is happening? What should I do to get the volume back.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Minoxidil solution and oral finasteride

Detailed Answer:
Hello.

You seem to also have androgenetuc alopecia which is characterised by receding anterior hair line and decreased hair volume from the front, mid and vertex of scalp.
I suggest you to use minoxidil 10% solution e.g mintop 10 solution, 1ml, twice daily at scalp skin.
In addition i also suggest you to take a tablet of finasteride (finax) once daily.
Both these are approved remedies for androgenetic alopecia. Treatment should extend for 1-2 years and preferably life long. The goal of medical treatment is to arrest or slow down further progression of hair loss and thining

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 hours later)

Shall I send you a picture of me for better analysis. Kindly see and let me know
After applying elocon lotion the itching has increased. It is mumetasone fumeroate topical solution.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (24 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Androgenetic alopecia

Detailed Answer:
Hi. Thank you. I have reviewed the images.

You do seem to have androgenetic alopecua which is characterised by receding anterior hair line and widening of hair line from the angles of anterior hair line. I suggest you to use minoxidil topical solution and finasteride tablet. Continue witg elocon lotion for a few days. Also take a tablet of cetrizine 10mg once daily for itching.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (11 days later)

I used the elocon lotion and citrizine tablet as prescribed and now I have got pimples over my scalp and some burning sensation also. What should I do? I tried applying the same lotion again but it doesn't help much. And there is still itching over the scalp.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Remedy for scalp acne

Detailed Answer:
Ok.

You may stop elocon now.

Take capsule Microdox LBX 100mg(Doxycycline), twice daily for 2weeks.

Use a ketoconazole based shampoo e.g Scalpe shampoo.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

I applied some elocon at night and now the acne is gone however itching is there. I don't know what will happen after I wash my hair. Do I use scalpe shampoo after some other shampoo or simply use it. Do I still need to take the medicine prescribed.I think there is some irritation on the scalp.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Use only ketoconazole shampoo

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Take doxycycline, only if you have scalp acne. However, for only itching and scalp irritation use just Scalpe shampoo. Take a tablet of cetrizine, once daily for a few days.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (48 minutes later)

Give me a brand name for the shampoo

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Shampoo

Detailed Answer:
Hi.

SCALPE SHAMPOO (Glenmark pharma)

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar