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Itching And Burning Head, Hair Loss. Tried Dandruff Shampoos. Thyroid Problem Or Hormone Imbalance?
I am a 57 year old female who has no known health issues. This past January, my head started to itch and burn and there was hair loss. I have tried all of the over the counter shampoos for dandruff...head and shoulders, selsun blue, neutrogena t-gel. I even ordered Nizoral from Canada. I have tried jojoba oil, tea tree oil, massage. I even stopped drinking coffee for two months to see if caffeine might be the issue. I am at a total loss as to where to go from here.. My face now burns as well. I have an appointment with my doctor next week to have blood work done to see if I have a thyroid problem, vitamin deficiency, hormone imbalance. Do you have any ideas as to what can be going on to point me in some direction. Thank you for any input..
Mon, 3 Jun 2013
Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
From your history it seems that you might have some scalp infection, either bacterial or fungal, there are possibilities of having,
fungal infection,
seborrhic dermatitis,
dandruff,
thyroid,
anemia.
hormonal imbalance due to menopause.
Consult dermatologist and get physically examined.
Mean while you can use Nizoral, selsun.
Take antihistamine like Cetrizine for itching as and when required.
Keep scalp clean and healthy.
Avoid stress.
Ok and bye.
Welcome to HCM,
From your history it seems that you might have some scalp infection, either bacterial or fungal, there are possibilities of having,
fungal infection,
seborrhic dermatitis,
dandruff,
thyroid,
anemia.
hormonal imbalance due to menopause.
Consult dermatologist and get physically examined.
Mean while you can use Nizoral, selsun.
Take antihistamine like Cetrizine for itching as and when required.
Keep scalp clean and healthy.
Avoid stress.
Ok and bye.
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