Hi my mom is 65 and recently she has been experiencing a severe loss of hair and scalp irritation at the crown of her head. It is quite noticeable the hair loss is about the size of a small bowl. Clumps are also left on her pillow when she awakes/washes her hair.

She has been to GP and natualpath and on thyroid tablets to cleanse system as well as steriod topical cream to easer the itching and severe hotness of the area. This has been quite disconcerning for her. She also says that besides the severe heart in her head she wants to pull the air out to relieve the pressure. The doctor has sent her for biopsies as well as to see the ear /nose/throat specialists and they say there is no specific information they can give.

Any suggestions? Thanks, I hate to see my mom is such discomfort it unnerves me as I can’t relieve it as even head massage hurts her.

I understand your feelings and sympathize. You want to comfort your mother and it’s tough to see her in pain. She needs to complete the biopsies and then take her to see a dermatologist to evaluate her hair loss. I really can not help her here, as this is too complex to handle without an exam and the internet has its limitations.