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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Seborrheic Dermatitis
by Amjad, Dec 03, 2000 12:00AM
Hi,
I've had seborrheic dermatitis for the last few months. Ketoconazole shampoo did not work. It sure looked like it was snowing from my head. Recently I tried a Selenium sulphide shampoo, which is offering me some relief, along with the Head & Shoulders shampoo.
But in that period, my hair has thinned out markedly. Does seborrheic dermatitis cause significant hair loss? In about 6 months, i've lost half the hair on my head. I'm 22 years old and i've had great hair all my life, now my head looks like an old mop! Could this hair loss be reversible? Are there any drugs to speed up the hair growth if possible? Thanks!
I've had seborrheic dermatitis for the last few months. Ketoconazole shampoo did not work. It sure looked like it was snowing from my head. Recently I tried a Selenium sulphide shampoo, which is offering me some relief, along with the Head & Shoulders shampoo.
But in that period, my hair has thinned out markedly. Does seborrheic dermatitis cause significant hair loss? In about 6 months, i've lost half the hair on my head. I'm 22 years old and i've had great hair all my life, now my head looks like an old mop! Could this hair loss be reversible? Are there any drugs to speed up the hair growth if possible? Thanks!
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Dec 03, 2000 12:00AM
, Dec 03, 2000 12:00AM
Seborrhea and psoriasis don't cause hair loss, Jason, no matter how severe the scaling they cause gets. If you've lost that much hair, you should be evaluated to see whether it's just galloping genetics (the most likely cause) or something else. Once you know what's going on, you can look into treatment for both seborrhea and hair loss.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
