Psoriasis

Hi Dr. Rassman. When I was younger I had what I think was diagnosed as a form of psoriasis which was mostly on my scalp. I would have quarter size patches of dry flakey skin and if i tried removing the patches large clumps of hair would also come out. Although I’m sure I was experiencing MPB as well, I feel like this was something that increased the amount and rate of hair which was being lost. I had visited the dermotologist and Nizoral was prescribed at the time.

Just wondering if this is a condition you’re familiar with?

Thanks

I am more than just familiar with it, as I have a very aggressive form of psoriasis myself. When I was young, it impacted my scalp along the ears and frontal area and looked awful and felt painful as well. Psoriasis will not cause hair loss unless you pick at it enough to develop traction alopecia. If your dermatologist has his/her hand on it, then there is nothing to do unless you are not in control of it. If you have male pattern loss at this time then probably you should be on Propecia (finasteride 1mg).