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Suggest Remedies For Hair Fall And Scalp Discomfort Post Hepatitis C Treatment

My scalp is burning and slightly red. I had major hair loss after successful treatment for Hep C 8 years ago. I am worried that my hair is going to start falling out again. I am a 61 year old female, very fit and athletic, no major health problems except anxiety. Help!
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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There are so many conditions in which scalp will have burning sensation and it will be red like-sun burn,allergy to soap or shampoo,Reaction to hair colouring product,Hair products,Side effect of medication,Whiplash injury,Vitamin B 12 deficiency,Chemical burn,Heat burn,Peripheral nerve trauma,Cold or psoriasis of scalp,fungal infection of scalp etc.
worrying and anxiety will cause further hair loss than helping you in tackling the problem.
Physical examination is must to diagnose and some investigations are also required like blood sugar etc(elevated blood sugar lowers immunity and results in fungal infections).It is better you consult a qualified dermatologist to get the diagnosis as well as treatment.
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Suggest Remedies For Hair Fall And Scalp Discomfort Post Hepatitis C Treatment

There are so many conditions in which scalp will have burning sensation and it will be red like-sun burn,allergy to soap or shampoo,Reaction to hair colouring product,Hair products,Side effect of medication,Whiplash injury,Vitamin B 12 deficiency,Chemical burn,Heat burn,Peripheral nerve trauma,Cold or psoriasis of scalp,fungal infection of scalp etc. worrying and anxiety will cause further hair loss than helping you in tackling the problem. Physical examination is must to diagnose and some investigations are also required like blood sugar etc(elevated blood sugar lowers immunity and results in fungal infections).It is better you consult a qualified dermatologist to get the diagnosis as well as treatment.