I am looking to conceal approximately five coin sized patches of hair loss cause by DLE. Is SMP appropriately used in each local area to conceal? I currently use hair fibres on a daily basis and it is quite effective, but is messy and is ineffective in the water (swimming etc). Furthermore, my DLE is in a very slow progression. There is a possible eventuality that I would end up with a full shaved head appearance. If I do a local treatment now, will a full head be possible later if required?
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April 13, 2016
Answer: Scalp Micropigmentation can be used to disguise patchy hair loss from scarring alopecia.
Hello.As a dermatologist, I treat scalp conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis. The important concern is to make sure you do not use anything that will break down the top layers of the skin and allow the pigment to fade out quicker. The two shampoos you mentioned will not have this...
Hello.It is difficult to diagnose you from a photo. Fungal or yeast overgrowth on the scalp can cause changes to the skin. However, your body can break down pigment in certain areas quicker either from trauma, irritation, and sun exposure. A dermatologist can assess and...
