I have a burning scalp and my hair is thinning. I have lost volume and as you can see, I am balding on one side. Dermatologist: "It is not so bad just use hair oil off the counter " Trichcologist: "You have buildup wash your scalp with clearing shampoo three times a week" I stopped using hair products and only shampoo and condition my hair. As I havw very dry hair I only shampoo once a week. I colour my roots evwry 6-8 weeks as I am already grey/white (35F).
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December 14, 2023
Answer: Blood test first, stem cell therapy and maybe hair transplant later
I don't think it will have an effect since it is usually absorbed readily into the body. Do you have more details of why you think that? For example, no longer effective due to a flare-up, etc.
Image quality is poor here which limits interpretation. Also we don’t diagnose hair loss based on trichoscopic photos alone. A full history and proper examination is what’s also needed. Be sure to see a hair specialist.
Hair loss following Kenalog (a corticosteroid) injections, especially in areas near the injection sites, can occur due to scalp atrophy or the temporary suppression of hair growth. While Kenalog injections can help with inflammation, they aren’t typically recommended for androgenetic alopecia (...