Hair Loss After Chemically Straightening Hair

Hi,
Im a male, 23, with no family trends of hair loss at all. About 2.5 months ago i had my hair chemicaly straightened, by a professional, im sorry im not sure of the exact chemical name. For a week or so after i had a sore scalp, and a couple of small burns/scabs on my scalp. A couple of days after i had the treatment i noticed hair loss. I noticed at my desk and on my pillow, everytime i run my hands through my hair gently i lose several strands of hair. I also lose alot during washing. I do also heat straighten my hair, but am trying to limit this too, could this also cause it? I dont wear my hair in a style thats induces traction. As the hair comes out i can see a little follicle on the end, so i guess its not breaking but is coming out at the root. To this day it appears to be getting no better, and my scalp often feels tingly and itchy, although the sores have long since healed.

Im worried that im going to go bald, the hair is still falling out and i was basicaly wondering what i could do to help it, could this be related to the chemical treatment? And how long could it take for the hair loss to stop….or could it be perminent. I am now using Alphosyl 2 in 1 medicated shampoo as recommended by my doctor, but it doesnt seem to help, and my doctor doesnt seem to be of much help. Sorry for the lengthy email, i really appreciate any advice you can give me. Thanks in advance

Although there may be no obvious genetic patterned hair loss in the family, it sometimes can skip generations, so evaluation for miniaturization is always a good approach to put metrics to the problem (good clinical science). There is no doubt that you have precipitated a problem with your straightening and chemicals, but if you stop with these abuses, then the dry scalp and short term hair loss should reverse, provided that you do not have genetic hair loss.