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Can Folliculitis Cause Hair Loss?

I ve been losing hair for 14yrs? I had a scalp test & found out I have inflammation of my hair roots. Can t tell you the medical terminology ...but the number of medicines are all very strong chemicals. I don t do well w/chemicals. Are you familiar w/this? Can it be healed?
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Hi,

It seems to be due to infection/inflammation causing damage to hair root. It can be Tinea capitis, live infestation, fungal or bacterial infection.

Proper diagnosis & sufficiently long treatment is essential for cure.

Non-tolerance to medication can be overcoming accompanying antacids,(Ranitidin), Probiotics (lactobacillus supplements). Have sufficient & non-spicy food before medication. Consult a dermatologist.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Thank you.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale
General & Family Physician
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Can Folliculitis Cause Hair Loss?

Hi, It seems to be due to infection/inflammation causing damage to hair root. It can be Tinea capitis, live infestation, fungal or bacterial infection. Proper diagnosis & sufficiently long treatment is essential for cure. Non-tolerance to medication can be overcoming accompanying antacids,(Ranitidin), Probiotics (lactobacillus supplements). Have sufficient & non-spicy food before medication. Consult a dermatologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Thank you. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale General & Family Physician