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Suggest Treatment For Hairfall With Itchy Scalp

hi i am 22 years old and have just had a scalp biopsy and have no trace of family hairloss. my hair has been thinning for many years from the front of my head and would like to know the possible causes of this. I have asked whether it could be due to an allergic reaction from chemicals in shampoos but dnt think this is the answer as i change shampoos frequently. My head seems really itchy at times and i do tend to get little spots on my head.
Wed, 28 Sep 2016
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Hi and welcome to HCM
You have not mentioned what the biopsy was done for and what the report was. Thinning of hair in the front of scalp suggests androgenic or genetic male type of baldness. If you have a family history of such hairloss in males, you will be more prone to it, but you can be affected anyway.
Itching and little bumps,rashes or pustules on the scalp could indicate dandruff. it would be better to use an antidandruff shampoo such as Keto-B twice a week till it gets better and then continue at least once a week.
For your hair loss, you can start a supplement with Biotin such as Keraglo Men capsule daily.
Consult your doctor regarding starting minoxidil application, once the itching stops. It will help your new hair growth. Start it only after consulting, as they will be able to examine you as well as go through your biopsy reports.
Maintain a nutritious diet, avoid stress, pollution and excessive sun exposure during itching. Do not keep your scalp oily. Avoid styling products and chemicals.
A mild shampoo or one for hair growth such as Hair4U or renocia can be used on other days.
Also keep note of certain medication, food, dust, sun etc that may cause the itching, and avoid it.
Hope this helps you.
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Suggest Treatment For Hairfall With Itchy Scalp

Hi and welcome to HCM You have not mentioned what the biopsy was done for and what the report was. Thinning of hair in the front of scalp suggests androgenic or genetic male type of baldness. If you have a family history of such hairloss in males, you will be more prone to it, but you can be affected anyway. Itching and little bumps,rashes or pustules on the scalp could indicate dandruff. it would be better to use an antidandruff shampoo such as Keto-B twice a week till it gets better and then continue at least once a week. For your hair loss, you can start a supplement with Biotin such as Keraglo Men capsule daily. Consult your doctor regarding starting minoxidil application, once the itching stops. It will help your new hair growth. Start it only after consulting, as they will be able to examine you as well as go through your biopsy reports. Maintain a nutritious diet, avoid stress, pollution and excessive sun exposure during itching. Do not keep your scalp oily. Avoid styling products and chemicals. A mild shampoo or one for hair growth such as Hair4U or renocia can be used on other days. Also keep note of certain medication, food, dust, sun etc that may cause the itching, and avoid it. Hope this helps you.