itchy scalp with thinning hair

I am an African American female that has an area of the scalp in the top of my head that itches continually along with thinning hair, but there is no dandruff or flaking scalp, and no matter what products I have tried nothing seems to help.  I have tried products to moisturize that contain tar and also shampoos with zinc.  What do you recommend to wash and condition my hair and what can I use daily to help with the persistent itching.  PLEASE HELP

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
The causes of hair fall could be due to stress, fungal infections, alopecia aereata, hormonal imbalance(overproduction of dihydrotestosterone and thyroid hormones irregularities),malnutrition and sebum plugs on skin.

I would suggest you to consult a dermatologist and get these possibilities evaluated. Treatment is diagnosis specific. Hope it helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries. Warm regards.