Burning/Itching Scalp and Hair Loss?

[In2wishin]

I agree with the others, a trip to a dermatologist is in order.

My personal experience (which may or may not be pertinent to yours): a few years ago I started getting something similar. I thought of going to a dermatologist, and I wanted to go as informed as possible, so I researched the ingredients first. It turns out that the preservatives many companies were switching to instead of parabens release formaldehyde. I have known since I was a teenager that I have a formaldehyde allergy so I switched products and the problem stopped. I never went to the specialist, but that was because I was already aware of my allergy. I just wasn't aware that I was being exposed.

[ravenreed]

I get scalp problems when I shampoo with SLS so when I clarify, I try to only do it from the ears down. I coat my scalp with a safe conditioner to protect it. Something else that has helped me with my flaky, itchy scalp is vinegar rinses. Unfortunately, I haven't found anything else that clarifies nearly as well as SLS shampoos, so I use them as little as possible. I do think you need to head back to the dermatologist, but ask around for recommendations first.

[Kaelee]

Kaelee: You may be on to something there, actually. As I said, I had been doing well for a while before I experienced a resurgence - as it turns out, I had just switched to using the Giovanni Root 66 shampoo and conditioner, which is LOADED with horsetail. I will still see a doc, but I will also discontinue the Giovanni immediately.

It could be. I think silica is hard/"coating" particles. My scalp would feel sunburnt after a while. Especially at my part. And VERY sensitive to updos. It took a long time to figure it out but the issue stopped immediately after I stopped regular use of that conditioner and it hasn't come back since.

[pensandpaint]

It could be. I think silica is hard/"coating" particles. My scalp would feel sunburnt after a while. Especially at my part. And VERY sensitive to updos. It took a long time to figure it out but the issue stopped immediately after I stopped regular use of that conditioner and it hasn't come back since.

Update: Thank you so much for the info, I think that may have been it - I stopped using the stuff and the itching/burning has gone away. I had it worst in the same places as you did too, along the part, and it did feel very much like a sunburn at times. Of course it'll be a few months before I can see if anything has grown back, but the pain is gone at least. Hooray!

[pensandpaint]

I get scalp problems when I shampoo with SLS so when I clarify, I try to only do it from the ears down. I coat my scalp with a safe conditioner to protect it. Something else that has helped me with my flaky, itchy scalp is vinegar rinses. Unfortunately, I haven't found anything else that clarifies nearly as well as SLS shampoos, so I use them as little as possible. I do think you need to head back to the dermatologist, but ask around for recommendations first.

Thank you, ravenreed. I will give the vinegar rinse a try, as I still have some flaking. I still plan on seeing a dermatologist though, as you suggested

[Kaelee]

Update: Thank you so much for the info, I think that may have been it - I stopped using the stuff and the itching/burning has gone away. I had it worst in the same places as you did too, along the part, and it did feel very much like a sunburn at times. Of course it'll be a few months before I can see if anything has grown back, but the pain is gone at least. Hooray!

Yay!!!

Now hopefullly your growth will return with the quickness!

[Firefox7275]

I agree with the others, a trip to a dermatologist is in order.

My personal experience (which may or may not be pertinent to yours): a few years ago I started getting something similar. I thought of going to a dermatologist, and I wanted to go as informed as possible, so I researched the ingredients first. It turns out that the preservatives many companies were switching to instead of parabens release formaldehyde. I have known since I was a teenager that I have a formaldehyde allergy so I switched products and the problem stopped. I never went to the specialist, but that was because I was already aware of my allergy. I just wasn't aware that I was being exposed.

That approach makes a lot of sense, glad you identified the issue.

[IubireaDraga]

Im Aldo experiencing this and it has been like this in periods for a couple of years.

Did you find a solution?

Im shedding quite a lot now - guess it is due to weather changes. But the problem is that my hair is getting thinner(fewer hairstrands) on top of my head...

[vindo]

Right now, I'm experiencing an itching/burning sensation in my scalp, mostly directly on top of my head, though it can appear anywhere. The feeling comes and goes, sometimes it's not so bad and sometimes it feels like someone is pulling my hair out by the roots. I am experiencing hair loss/thinning in the areas with the most itching. The hair is thin enough on top of my head that I can easily see scalp in areas and if I look at myself head on in a mirror, I can see the top of my head through my hair.

I have had itchy, flaky scalp all my life, and my hair has always been thin, but this extreme version has been going on for about three years now, possibly longer and I just didn't notice because my hair is close to the color of my scalp.

Glad you have gotten some relief.

To me it sounds like a yeast problem that was worsened by certain factors. It is possible though, that the yeast problem persists. Yeast can cause hair loss, like tinea capitis, it causes bald spots : http://www.dermaamin.com/site/images...-capitis14.jpg
Dandruff is a type of yeast, flakes are not normal, neither is itching. It can be treated with anti fungal cream (like monistat) or anti fungal shampoo (like Nizoral). Both are prescription free.
It would probably still be a good idea to consult a doctor, but should you not be helped, there are always these two solutions. Doctors did not help me, tests showed a false negative, until my vet took a good look with a high quality UV lamp. I had yeast in places that even seemed problem free.

[jocelyn anne]

I read that sometimes hair loss is associated with an underlying serious medical condition. Probably bestto consult a hair specialist.