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What Causes Severe Scalp Itching And Hair Loss?
Question: i am having severe scalp itch and hair loss from wearing a helmet at work. how can i cure this condition
Brief Answer:
Symptoms suggestive of fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Itching on scalp accompanied by hair fall is suggestive of fungal infection.
Wearing of helmet could have caused accumulation of sweat on the scalp and thus fungal infection.
I suggest you to discontinue wearing an all covered helmet till the problem is resolved.
Consult a dermatologist for clinical assessment, investigations and thereafter treatment.
A skin scraping fro the scalp for fungal culture may be required.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Symptoms suggestive of fungal infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.
Itching on scalp accompanied by hair fall is suggestive of fungal infection.
Wearing of helmet could have caused accumulation of sweat on the scalp and thus fungal infection.
I suggest you to discontinue wearing an all covered helmet till the problem is resolved.
Consult a dermatologist for clinical assessment, investigations and thereafter treatment.
A skin scraping fro the scalp for fungal culture may be required.
If you have more queries, I will be glad to answer.
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
I am required to wear a safety helmet T all times at work
Brief Answer:
Preventive measures as described below can b taken
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
If wearing the helmet is unavoidable, ensure that your hair are dry when you wear helmet.
Keep scalp clean by regular scalp cleaning.
These measures are in addition to the definitive treatment which you will get after the condition is diagnosed.
And of course, you can use a well absorbent cotton cloth over scalp before wearing the helmet.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Preventive measures as described below can b taken
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome again,
If wearing the helmet is unavoidable, ensure that your hair are dry when you wear helmet.
Keep scalp clean by regular scalp cleaning.
These measures are in addition to the definitive treatment which you will get after the condition is diagnosed.
And of course, you can use a well absorbent cotton cloth over scalp before wearing the helmet.
Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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