Tingling/itchiness on my scalp. Could this be a sign of increased hair loss? Even short thicker hair due to Rogaine is shedding.

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I am 27 years old and was diagnosed with AGA/FPHL, as well previously mild telogen effluvium. I am on spiro, yazl, estrogel, and I take iron supplements. I have been using rogaine for about 1.5 years. Over the past month I've experienced tingling/itchiness on my scalp, and noticed a slight increase in hair fall, including thicker hairs that were growing in due to rogaine. Could this be my cycle still trying to get back on track, or a sign that my hairloss is increasing/TE is present again?

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This needs an in-person evaluation. I suggest seeing a hair loss expert now to evaluate and go over your condition and provide you information about your best treatment options. There are great non-invasive options like prp/progesterone and/or hair transplantation. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Jeff Rapaport, MD · Answer

In in my opinion you need an in-person consultation. One needs to review closely the history of the hair loss and a good examination including microscopic evaluation will be helpful. You will probably need blood work. One needs to determine if you have cycling telogen effluvium or miniaturization and female pattern hair loss or both. Often the telogen effluvium can unmask the female pattern hair loss. The tingling and itching can be from the use of Rogaine ,a symptom of increased activity of hair loss  inflammation or some other etiology. It needs to be controlled. Your hair loss expert will come up with a diagnosis and treatment plan.

Jeff Donovan, MD, PhD · Answer

It could be dozens of different possibilities. The only way to answer this definitively is to review things in person with an expert who can examine your scalp carefully and review your story. You may be asked to do blood tests as well.

William Rassman, MD (retired) · Answer

If you are worried about hair loss, you should seek out a doctor for an examination of your hair and scalp

Michael Meshkin, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

there are many thigga that can cause tingling and itching, one of which can be reaction to rogaine and another lice. You need to see a specialist to find the cause and get the proper treatment.

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Tingling/itchiness on my scalp. Could this be a sign of increased hair loss? Even short thicker hair due to Rogaine is shedding.

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