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DRY SCALP

by CityKitty, Feb 21, 2008 11:31PM
My scalp is very dry. I'm having excessive hair loss. Can dry scalp cause hair loss? I have a prescription shampoo for dry scalp which directs my to use twice a week. But it seems when I wash my hair even more loss occurs.
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by Vanessa Lacuesta, Feb 21, 2008 11:53PM
Hi,

Firstly, the cause for your dry scalp has to be evaluated. The climate, stress, poor diet deficient from minerals and vitamins, hormonal imbalance , chemicals, allergies may lead to scalp and hair disorders.Do you have any other underlying illnesses? Any intake of medications?

A consult with an internist may be able to guide you. One has to rule out alopecia areata, hair loss due to mechanical causes ( like frequent styling) and even iron deficiency. Iron levels and thyroid hormone levels need to be assessed. Deficient iron,Vit B complex and zinc may lead to hair loss and dry scalp. Hypothyroidism may also present with hair loss.

by LUCY702, Jul 09, 2009 02:21AM
I HAVE A DRY SCALP(DANDRUFF)AND MY SCALP SMELLS LIKE ITS SPOILED, I ALSO LOSE ALOT OF HAIR WHEN I WASH MY HAIR&BRUSH IT. I WASH MY HAIR EVERYOTHER DAY CAUSE I'M AFRAID I WILL GO BALD. ALSO SOMETIMES I HAVE SORED ON MY HEAD. I TRY NOT TO PICK ON THEM CAUSE THEY BLEED AND REALY HURT. I'VE TRYED DIFFENT MEDICATED SHAMPOOS& I PUT OLIVE OIL ON MY SCALP BEFORE I WASH IT. I DON'T NO WHAT ELSE TO DO, IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS PLEASE HELP BEFORE I SHAVE MY HEAD!!!
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