I suspect that your hair loss is occurring at a regular rate (on average). I tell patients that everyone loses 100-150 hairs per day and some of it comes out in the shower, on the brush, in the wind… everywhere. The balding process does not go up and down like a seesaw. It is relatively […]
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It could be one of a dozen potential things, such as ringworm, psoriasis, dermatitis, infection, etc…. I hope you get the picture. Without at least a photo, I couldn’t begin to even guess. The internet is fun, educational and a great communicating tool, but it is not a place to get your medical care. You […]
What are you asking me? It seems you already know the answer, by the way you posed the question. If T-Gel works for you, great! If you don’t have an allergic reaction, even better! If you are losing hair, you should see a doctor for a diagnosis including a miniaturization study. If you have psoriasis, […]
Your question is a bit confusing, so I’ll break my answer down into a few key points — If minoxidil is causing your scalp to itch, then using dandruff shampoo will not solve the problem. Minoxidil can cause skin irritation in some people. Dandruff can be made worse if you have an allergy to minoxidil. […]
Olux Foam is a topical corticosteroid. As such, it has no value for the prevention of male patterned genetic hair loss. The chronic use of any steroid is bad for you. It does get absorbed by the body and if you take it over prolonged periods of time it might suppress adrenal function. Steroids are […]
Steroids can get absorbed through skin if being used on a large area of body surface, or if they are used with occlusive dressings. In these situations, the blood steroid level may go up and it will cause suppression of the adrenal gland. Steroids that are being used for autoimmune diseases like psoriasis shouldn’t affect […]
Olux Foam is a topical steroid and it should not be used frequently as it will be absorbed by the body and eventually it would impact adrenal gland function. This medication is used for psoriasis (a disease which causes dandruff amongst other things). I believe if you read about it, you will learn more about […]
Dandruff may be the sign of a skin disorder like seborrhea, psoriasis, etc. You need to see a good dermatologist and find out if you have some scalp disorder causing what you are seeing and calling dandruff.
Skin is not static. It changes and we shed it like a snake sheds its skin, but we do this a little each and every hour of the day. In two weeks, the average person will shed their entire skin surface and replace it with new skin. Scalp skin takes about a month to turn […]
Many medications have the potential for hair loss as its side effect. Before changing any medication regimen you should consult your doctor. There is no way to tell which medication may be the cause of your hair loss, and in fact, it may not even be the medication. You may also consider if there are […]
You will not get traction alopecia from one or two hair pulls. It takes many hair pulls to get it to become permanent. Sounds like you have it all together.
Your son should see a dermatologist for his ” extreme” condition. Genetic hair loss can be present in an 18 year old and he should have his scalp mapped out for miniaturization to establish the correct diagnosis. Dandruff usually does not cause hair loss. Without examining him I cannot advise you on why he is […]
There are many causes of eyebrow hair loss such plucking, hypothyroidism, anemia, contraceptives, psoriasis, and any skin inflammatory process going on. Rogaine may help for some of these. Get yourself in the hands of a good doctor to make the diagnosis. If eyebrows are lost, a hair transplant can work to restore them, provided that […]
How long have you been taking the antifungal medication? Do you truly have a fungal infection on your eyebrows? Do you have any other type of skin problem such as eczema, psoriasis, or another inflammatory disease? Have you done any blood work to rule out hypothyroidism, anemia, and other chemical inbalances which can effect your […]
Patients with hypothyroidism tends to have hair loss, and hair loss is a known side effect of Synthroid. I would certainly take this up with your doctor. There are many other causes for female hair loss as well, such as stress, crash diets, oral contraceptive pills, beta blockers, coumadin, psoriasis, and inflammatory diseases.
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