Seborrheic Dermatitis and Hair Loss
Hi,
I got Seborrheic dermatitis for the first time last year. I have the problem resurfaced now. I tried several medicated shampoos but the problem didn’t disappear. I went to a general physician and he gave me a topical solution to apply to scalp (fluc.. something). I’ve been seeing more scaling and itchiness after using the topical solution. Is this normal? Also the hair that fall have a small flake attached to them. Is this a temporary hair loss?
Thanks
Your doctor probably prescribed fluocinolone acetonide, which works in the treatment of dandruff. Some people need a shampoo that will treat dandruff, so certain shampoos may contain zinc pyrithione, which is active for such problems. The shampoos will generally state on the packaging if they are recommended for people with dandruff. Other ingredients routinely included in shampoos include panthenol, which some scientists believe helps the hair grow by improving the moisture content of the hair.
You should go back to your doctor and ask more questions and see what else he has up his sleeve.
i have bumps growing in my hair that sometimes hurts i went to the doctor constant and was always given medicated shampoo and a cream to rub on it. unfortunately it keeps on coming back after a while and i am now i am suffering from hair loss. i really need to know what is happening to me and how to treat it because i am tired of going to doctors, taking blood test and the only thing they can tell me is that i have clinical epilyemia dermatitis.