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Feeling Of Sand In Hair, No Itching. What Could It Be?

Hi there, In the last few months this has happened three times - I scratch my head and it feels like there s sand in my hair. I thought maybe it was my puppy jumping on me after playing in the dirt, but it happened again today and I shook it all out onto a white piece of paper. It s pitch black, grainy, almost like charcoal - there was about a teaspoon s worth. It s not bugs, and my head is not itchy! It s always concentrated in one spot on my head. What could it be?? My partner doesn t have it and i have checked my hair for lice - doesn t seem to be that either... PLEASE HELP - it s freaking me out!
posted on Sat, 20 Oct 2012
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Hi Nikki,

Thanks for writing in.
The condition you are suffering is Seborrheic dermatitis.
It is a infective condition.

Treatment can be topical antifungals,steroids, minoxidil etc
Antifungals and steroids in topical form are very safe and effective.
Also oral ketoconazole for 2-3 weeks is extremely helpful.
Few scalp treatments may be required .
They are available at dermatology clinics.

Also supportive oral tablets containing biotin and multivitamis can be helpful.

Hope this helps.

Regards

DrSudarshan
MD
Dermatologist
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Feeling Of Sand In Hair, No Itching. What Could It Be?

Hi Nikki, Thanks for writing in. The condition you are suffering is Seborrheic dermatitis. It is a infective condition. Treatment can be topical antifungals,steroids, minoxidil etc Antifungals and steroids in topical form are very safe and effective. Also oral ketoconazole for 2-3 weeks is extremely helpful. Few scalp treatments may be required . They are available at dermatology clinics. Also supportive oral tablets containing biotin and multivitamis can be helpful. Hope this helps. Regards DrSudarshan MD Dermatologist