Ever since I was around 13, I've had bad dandruff and a dry scalp, and thus, have created bad habits of scratching my scalp a lot. Recently, I've stopped, as I don't want to lose any more hair, I use Head and Shoulders, and a tar based shampoo, I also put coconut oil on my scalp now. I would like to know if dandruff, dry scalp, and itching can cause balding, and if so, is it temporary, the hair restorable? 21 is way too young for me to have to deal with this.
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August 12, 2016
Answer: Dandruff is a scalp condition and it does not cause genetic hair loss. If you are concerned it is best to see a doctor.
I really can't tell without examining you. Your biggest enemy is the progressive thinning leading to a balding pattern that is not evident at this point in time. The degree of thinning that you are experiencing would suggest that you should see a doctor who most likely will get Bulk ...
Based on your brief history of “overnight” hair loss in a small limited area of your scalp the most likely diagnosis is alopecia areata, an auto immune disorder. Alopecia areata can be treated with topical or subcutaneous injections of corticosteroids. Hair transplant is not advisable into ...
