July 27 2009, 10:36 am PT | Posted in: Hair Loss Causes
I am in a pickle. My entire scalp and even my eyebrows are almost continuously itchy. This itching occurs especially often during physical activity where the body temp rises in the head. My hair has been shedding rapidly at the same time, specifically in the past few months. Hair has been pouring out of my head, but evenly throughout the scalp, making doctors skeptical of my concern. I have seen a number of doctors, none of them with advice other than propecia or rogaine. The itching has stumped them a well, causing me to be referred to a dermatologist, which cannot get me in until November.Please let me know if you have heard of a similar case or if there is anything you would recommend. Thank you!
I am not sure how I can be of help if you have already seen a number of doctors. You are doing the right thing by seeing a dermatologist. Keep the appointment and let me know what you find.
Hair loss is mostly due to genetic causes in men. Do you see a particular pattern developing on your scalp? Generally, itchy scalp or skin may be a sign of infection (such as fungus, scabies, etc) / irritation (from chemicals, shampoos, soaps, etc). Your doctor (not me) can tell you if you have an infection.
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it might be inflammation due to hormones..
i had this problem when i drank a lot of espresso and milk.. i had this itch in my scalp within two minutes of drinking it. and a lot of hair always fell out. and all these other problems like acne came about too. when i stopped, it all disappeared. read dr perricone’s stuff.. he’s good with this.
It may be inflamation, try Nizoral shampoo, I had the same problem, after using Nizoral the itching completly subsided, As DR Rassam suggested it could be caused by a fungus, Nizoral containes an antifungal.
I had the same problem and it turned out to be a bacterial infection. Especially if the itching happens during physical activity, the bacteria block sweat ducts and cause the itching. Check out heat hives or a similar condition
yeah, i have a solution for you, i had the similar problem. you have to take biotin supplement. also vitamin e capsule.
cheers
i have an exactly same problem… initially i had an itching hair, with white pimples(or acne), flaky scalp, tremendous amount of loss ofhair… now i feel that itch in my eyebrows as well and i find them falling too… i have consulted a lot of dermatologists who call it a fungal infection…
i have used many antifungal shampoos… butthey have only been temporary or futile to act…. HELP MEEEEE…
i dont wanna lose my eyebrows n hair
I had been problem of eyebrow itch for quite awhile and I tried anti-itch ointment, maximum strength, hydrocortisone1% and the brand is UP&up with green arrow. It works well. I bought it from Wallgreen. I also use antibacterial soap to wash my face. Try them.