Inflamil and Hair Loss
Ive read articles indicating that inflammation of the scalp is a contributor to hair loss. What are the effects of scalp inflammation? If inflammation affects hair loss can anti-flammatories such as Inflamil help?
Yes, certain types of an scalp inflammatory conditions can cause hair loss but it is not a diagnosis, but a symptom as I believe that you are using it. They may include auto immune diseases, dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis (with a great deal of scratching) and infection in combination or alone. Inflamil, according to info I found on the web, has the following ingredients: 10% Feverfew, 10% Thuja Occidentalils, 10% Epibolium, 5% Green Tea Extract (see green tea catechins) and 1% Mentholum verum. It may work but you would be treating something blindly with a series of ingredients that does not have documented safety and effectiveness clearly defined. In other words, you will not know what it is that you are treating nor what effect these ingredients are having. I would doubt that auto-immune disease will not be impacted by these ingredients nor will some of the other problems that cause scalp inflammation. Again, the diagnosis of an inflamed scalp is only a symptom of something that may be going on. You need a diagnosis.
Hey Doc, I am at three weeks post op. Scalp itches bad, is red and sore around my new hairline and crown. I layed off the minoxidil two days ago and have been using Hydrocortisone and/or emu oil. I used head and shoulders and Nioxin only to make it worse. Now I am back on baby shampoo. Seems I am in a bit of a dilemma. Any suggestions.
Thank you