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Have Hair Loss, Dandruff, Itchiness, Irritated Scalp. Where Is The Problem?

Hi i m Kumar Gaurav, i am 29 years old.and i am having hair loss for 4 years.i am very worried , first i didn t had any symptoms but latter on i had dandruff in my head. then gradually my scalp became itchy and dandruff size was bigger i.e big flakes of dead skin. it was ok for me i had just problem of hair loss but for last 2 year the problem has caused misery in my life. now i not only have hair loss but also my scalp is very very much itchy i scratch my scalp all the time with both hands after every 2nd day of washing it. by sractching also i harm my scalp and i feel pain because i injure it.but i can t help it my scalp irritates me alot. i am very worried because i lost my hairs. it has become very less .i had very thick and beautiful hair before. i am losing my confidence about hairs.i avoid going in gatherings because i can t make any hair style. can you please tell me that where is the problem why my scalp is so itchy and has alot of flakes ?why i am losing my hair. although my diet is very good. i am not having any sort of endocrine problem, nor any sort of other problem. i am also not tensed.although i don t have pattern baldness . please help me.....
Mon, 28 Oct 2013
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Hi,
After reading your history it appears that you might have developed seborrheic dermatitis of scalp. I advise you to not pinch or pop the area otherwise these areas are very prone for getting secondary infection. You can apply an steroid with antifungal cream such as cortisone with clotrimazole cream. If itching is present then can take benadryl accordingly. Do not apply any oil or any other cosmetic product over the affected area. If there is increase then consult a dermatologist for higher treatment
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Have Hair Loss, Dandruff, Itchiness, Irritated Scalp. Where Is The Problem?

Hi, After reading your history it appears that you might have developed seborrheic dermatitis of scalp. I advise you to not pinch or pop the area otherwise these areas are very prone for getting secondary infection. You can apply an steroid with antifungal cream such as cortisone with clotrimazole cream. If itching is present then can take benadryl accordingly. Do not apply any oil or any other cosmetic product over the affected area. If there is increase then consult a dermatologist for higher treatment