I am suffering from sebopsoriasis in scalp. Facing too much hair fall and dryness in scalp. Any suggestions?

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I am suffering from sebopsoriasis in scalp according to biopsy report.I am taking methotrexate 2.5 mg since last two months as advised by doctor.condition has improved but I have been facing a lot of hair fall and lot of dryness in scalp. What should I do to control this and get better.I am not feeling that medicines are going to cure it.Can it be something else?or something that I should avoid to keep myself good like certain foods and scarfs etc in winters for protection from cold and dry air

Jae Pak, MD · Answer

If you have hair loss and would like a treatment options, see a doctor for a proper examination.  Your doctor can give you treatment options.  Psoriasis does not cause hair loss.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

Be sure to follow up with your physician. You might need to proceed slowly with various treatments. Methotrexate along with topical steroids and salicylic acid can help remove these scales. A number of treatments are available.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

Psoriasis does not cause hair loss. It is possible that the methotrexate you are taking could cause hair loss but scratching it could also cause it. An experienced doctor will tell you if you have other causes such as genetics that is causing your hair loss.

Omeed Memar, MD, PhD (license suspended) · Answer

Hair shedding can be caused by either sebopsoriasis or the methotrexate that you started 2 months ago.  Make sure you incorporate folic acid with your methotrexate, for that may reduce some of its side effects.

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