Month: January 2023

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It’s Ironic That Hair Transplants Give People Confidence

I had amazing hair often when a teen and so on, i didn’t go about feeling great every day cause my hair was great, i still depressed about things and so on…..Its crazy how the mind works.

I can tell you from 29 years in the hair transplant business that men, of all ages and all professions, feel better about themselves with hair. Many actors who made it in the movies that I did surgery on, think that their hair improved their overall confidence to do their jobs better. That is across the board for all men I have worked with.


2020-01-07 07:30:43It’s Ironic That Hair Transplants Give People Confidence

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It’s Hot and Humid Here, and I Wear a Bike Helmet

Hi,
i have a quick question.Im 18 years old and live in chennai, india its pretty hot and humid here.

I have recently (2 months back) started driving a bike and hence started wearing a helmet regularly. i have noticed my hair thinning on the top. can it be due to wearing a helmet? is there any solution to this?

Thanks in advance

HelmetHelmets or hats or hot weather do not usually cause hair loss… unless perhaps your helmet is very tight and it is rubbing continuously on your scalp. It is more likely to be genetics than wearing a bike helmet.

There is no absolute solution / cure for hair loss, but if it is early genetic loss, the medications I would talk to your doctor about are finasteride and minoxidil.

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It’s Been a Year Since I Stopped Pulling My Hair Out and It’s Not Regrowing

Hello,

A year ago, I had a bad habit of pluck my hair off. I stopped after realize how bad it was. I have lost alot of hair, and after cut my hair short for a year to wait for it to grow back. It did, but it only 1/4 or 1/3 of how much hair that I had before. What can I do? Please help!

What you are describing is a disorder called trichotillomania. We’ve written about this in the past. There’s been a small study about an over-the-counter pill that may stop you from getting the urge to pull out your hair, but that’s somewhere down the line and hopefully you won’t need it anyway as you’ve stopped the plucking. Unfortunately if your hair has not grown back in over a year, it will likely never grow back. There’s not much you can do.

Depending on the severity, one option may be hair transplants. Doctors generally do not perform hair transplant surgeries on patients who pull/pluck their hair, for obvious reasons as the old habits usually return and any gain from the hair transplant is impacted by the same process as before.


2009-10-28 11:35:14It’s Been a Year Since I Stopped Pulling My Hair Out and It’s Not Regrowing

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Itchy Scalp

I am a 27 year old African American woman. A few months ago I saw some bald spots in the middle of my head. I thought it was the wigs and hair weave I used to wear, but later on the bald spots started to spread down to the front of my hair line. When my hair itches I used to bang my head with my hand so that I could stop the iching. I don’t know what to do with this situation. I want to cut my hair off and start all over re-growing my hair. What do you think is best for me to do?

If you have not yet seen a physician, I suggest that you get a thorough examination to rule out any underlying medical conditions, which could be causing the balding. The physician would also be able to determine how best to treat the itching.

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Itchy Scalp, Hair Loss from MS?

I am a 45 year old female who is diagnosed with M.S. (relapsing & remitting). My scalp has, over the last few months, become itchy followed by overall hair loss (no patches) and there is no dandruff – could it possibly be linked to the M.S.? Is there anything I can do to help the situation. I mentioned it to my doctor who said it was probably my age and there was nothing I can do about it.

This could be a chicken and egg situation. We know that Multiple Sclerosis causes paresthesia (numbness, tingling, or burning) and this may cause you to scratch it. Scratching it can cause hair loss. So in one of the scenarios, the MS can be the underlying cause of a process that leads to hair loss. There are many other things that can cause thinning hair, so you might want to see a dermatologist for an assessment of the hair loss.

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Itchy Scalp and Female Hair Loss

I have had sudden hair loss in about a months time. I had thick curly hair my whole life now it’s half the volume and very thin. I’m 33yrs. old (female). i have lost a lot of weight recently and also been under a great deal of stress. i went to see the dr. and dermatologist they didn’t seem very concerned, but recommended biotin and rogaine for men. i also just started to feel itchy and tingly in the scalp. Is it due to the hair coming out or hair regrowth? This situation is making me more stressed out, and i’m not getting answers anywhere. some info and advice would be appreciated.

Thank You

As I’ve said here before, there are many causes for hair loss. Be sure to look at the previous responses in the Female Hair Loss category for others in your situation. Stress and sudden weight loss can cause hair loss and would be at the top of my list for you. Itchy scalp can be from hair regrowth or from other factors, such as nervous disorders and stress which causes hair loss. Other causes for your hair loss and itching include imflammatory disease, psoriasis, alopecia areata, etc. Sometimes, a person can have an itchy scalp from lotions/creams which they put on their scalp. You need a blood work up to rule out hypothyroidism, anemia, and other reversible medical diseases.


2006-02-01 11:06:59Itchy Scalp and Female Hair Loss

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Itchy Scalp After a Hair Transplant

Hello i just want to ask you a question, i had a hair transplant about 4 months ago but lately i have been getting a itchy scalp and when i itch it, there are alot of flakes that come off. What could this be?

Healing can produce itching. You might consider applying conditioners that are made for dry skin and see if this solves the flaking problem.


2008-05-29 14:29:03Itchy Scalp After a Hair Transplant

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Itchy Bald Spots — Is This Regrowth of Hair or the Cause of the Loss?

I am a Pacific Islander who had dreadlocks for about 6 years. I noticed small, developing bald spots approximately a year ago. I recently cut my dreads since I noticed that the bald spot is growing. Is it abnormal for my scalp to be itchy? I have always had dandruff, could this be to blame? Sometimes it is particulary itchy at the bald spot? Could this be new growth or perhaps the cause of my baldness? Are there any treatments that can be sought for traction Alopecia?

Having dreads or braids can cause traction alopecia, which is not reversible unless it is caught early enough. For those who are lucky enough to catch it before it becomes irreversible and the dreads or braids were not in for extended periods of time, you may experience regrowth of hair. If this is the case, it could take up to year for hair to regrow.

Your scalp should not itch with new growing hair. I do not believe there is a correlation with itchy scalp and new hair growth. As you mentioned, this may be dandruff or other skin/scalp problem and I agree with that belief.


2008-07-24 16:19:17Itchy Bald Spots — Is This Regrowth of Hair or the Cause of the Loss?

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Itching, Shedding — I Need Help!

Hello,
I have been experiencing thinning in my crown and temporal regions over the last 6 or so months. I am only 23 years old and am a little worried about losing all of my hair. I have been on finasteride for about 2 months so I am hoping this will slow the process untill I can look into a transplant. My question is that I have been experiencing extreme itching in these thinning areas for the past year or so and I am wondering if this is normally associated with hair loss or if this could possibly be causing it? I have been using Nioxin shampoo for the past year also but this was a problem for me before using this product. The area does not appear to be irritated or dry and my scalp also feels a bit numb at times in my crown area. Could you give me any recomendations? also how long would I have to wait before a hair transplant would be beneficial for me? Is it normal to experience increased shedding and thinning after being on finasteride for 2 months? does this mean it may be working? or is this a negative sign? thank you for your answer

When your hair thins, there is a greater tendency to get drying (best treated with a shampoo and conditioner for dry hair) and more sun exposure, which produces skin damage from UV light. Many people like Nioxin shampoo, and it’s worth a try. The company suggests that this shampoo has DHT blocking activities, but I doubt that. I have a repeated recommendation that applies to you. Get your hair mapped out for miniaturization so that you know what is happening to you and can develop a good Master Plan with a competent, capable doctor for your long term management of the hair loss you are experiencing.


2007-01-10 07:18:31Itching, Shedding — I Need Help!

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itching and scratching the scalp

I know this question might be silly, but I’m a little concerned. Some nights I find myself waking up from my sleep while itching my scalp really hard, like nails digging in a little in my scalp. Nothing too intense of course, but just enough to have some flakes peeling off.

I’m kind of freaking out that I’m causing some bad damage to my scalp. I was looking for input from people knowledgeable on the matter, or have had any similar experiences and know good remedies.

Any input would be appreciated.

Scalp scratching causes hair loss and can introduce folliculitis. Never scratch your itch other than rarely and softly


2019-06-22 09:27:34itching and scratching the scalp