itchy scalp

[fleetfeet]

I am on t3 and t4 (Cytomel and Lyvoxl) and losing hair. Washing my hair (normally long and thick) yesterday, a nest the size of a golf ball came out. My scalp itches terribly and I am literally tearing my hair out. Most of the itching is at the crown, more on the right side than the left, and I'm getting a bald spot there. But all of the crown area has definitely thinned.  I am on bio-idential HRT program which has been working well for two years. This has happened before when the weather is cold and dry - we heat with a woodstove, so zero humidity, but never this bad before.

What can I do to relive this?

[Avallon]

Try Nizoral shampoo.

http://www.nizoral.com/

Studies suggest it can help to slow or prevent hair loss and even help hair to grow. The active ingredient (ketoconazole) appears to aid in helping maintain hair. However, this is not FDA approved for hair loss. However, it should at least help to stop your scalp itching, and you may even experience an increase in hair growth? You can buy it in Wal-Mart and many other stores. Also, in Canada you can purchase a stronger version without a prescription which is not sold in the U.S.

http://www.dermadoctor.com/article_Nizoral-Shampoo-for-Hair-Loss_198.html

[dai3symae]

I don't know if this will help you but....I also have had the problem with an itchy scalp that feels like it is burning.  I have to use shampoo/conditioner that does not contain soy protein or any type of soy.  

I hope you get some relief.....

Sandy