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Suggest Treatment For Hair Loss With Itchy And Dry Scalp

I have really horrible head hair loss, especially when i take a shower and I m shampooing I always tend to scratch my scalp so that I make sure my scalp ends up extra clean, but I don t know if it s really working. Aside from my terrible hair loss, another downside is that it s more difficult to maintain healthy long hair. I feel like I can t grow my hair anymore. My hair strands feel incredibly dry and my scalp feels really itchy during the day. And, I ve also noticed that I have like this white build up substance like powdery stuff all over my scalp too which gets all over my shirt if I scratch. Please, help?
Wed, 12 Oct 2016
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Dermatologist 's  Response
Hello and welcome to HCM
You seem to be suffering from a case of seborrheic dermatitis or dandruff of the scalp along with hair fall.
Capsules and hair oil can be started to reduce hair fall and help new hair growth. But the cause of your hair fall must be treated first.
For the dandruff, please continue an antidandruff shampoo regularly at least twice a week, such as Arcolane or Nizoral. The shampoo must be continued atleast once weekly even after healing, to prevent it coming back, as your skin is oily and prone to dandruff. It is your skin type and it may reduce with age. Avoid oiling scalp or applying gels, styling products. Keep hair clean and dry and try to avoid pollution. it may also be affected by weather/climate change etc. The white powdery stuff is due to scalp flaking and build up of oil due to dandruff, so use the shampoo regularly.
Start with this treatment.
Be sure to re check with a doctor regarding the improvement in few weeks, to advise regarding further treatment.
Once the dandruff clears, hair fall will also reduce. And treatment for hair fall and growth can be started. You will need a multivitamin capsule like Follihair or Biotee daily. Apply Tress Gro hair serum at night to scalp. Use a good shampoo like Anaphase or Renocia. But first treat the dandruff and continue the antidandruff treatment atleast once in 7-10 days.
Oiling the hair may be done only before bath for about 30 mins and wash off. Eat a nutritous diet and get rest. avoid stress. Any other illnesses, medication, low iron, thyroid disorders etc can also cause hair fall so check if necessary.
Hope this helps you.
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Suggest Treatment For Hair Loss With Itchy And Dry Scalp

Hello and welcome to HCM You seem to be suffering from a case of seborrheic dermatitis or dandruff of the scalp along with hair fall. Capsules and hair oil can be started to reduce hair fall and help new hair growth. But the cause of your hair fall must be treated first. For the dandruff, please continue an antidandruff shampoo regularly at least twice a week, such as Arcolane or Nizoral. The shampoo must be continued atleast once weekly even after healing, to prevent it coming back, as your skin is oily and prone to dandruff. It is your skin type and it may reduce with age. Avoid oiling scalp or applying gels, styling products. Keep hair clean and dry and try to avoid pollution. it may also be affected by weather/climate change etc. The white powdery stuff is due to scalp flaking and build up of oil due to dandruff, so use the shampoo regularly. Start with this treatment. Be sure to re check with a doctor regarding the improvement in few weeks, to advise regarding further treatment. Once the dandruff clears, hair fall will also reduce. And treatment for hair fall and growth can be started. You will need a multivitamin capsule like Follihair or Biotee daily. Apply Tress Gro hair serum at night to scalp. Use a good shampoo like Anaphase or Renocia. But first treat the dandruff and continue the antidandruff treatment atleast once in 7-10 days. Oiling the hair may be done only before bath for about 30 mins and wash off. Eat a nutritous diet and get rest. avoid stress. Any other illnesses, medication, low iron, thyroid disorders etc can also cause hair fall so check if necessary. Hope this helps you.