Category: Hair Loss Causes

I notice that my scalp itches more when the relative humidity outside is high. On cold winter days when the relative humidity is lower than usual and we rely on artificial heating, I have no scalp itch. Since relative humidity is a measure of the amount of water/moisture in the air, this correlation would make sense in that the extra moisture is a catalyst for bacteria and other organisms that cause itchiness. Can you explain doc?? Thank you very much for your time.

While your theory is certainly plausible, I doubt bacteria are causing your scalp to itch. Maybe your skin type does not agree with the higher humidity. Conversely, others may find lower humidity may cause more scalp itching and skin drying. Get a dermatologist to examine you, as a starter.

(male) I’m going to a new doctor in a week for my hair loss.My hair loss has taken over my whole life.A specially the itching.Every 5 seconds that go by I’m itching my head eyebrows and eyelashes.And what I see is miniturised hairs on my entire head , eyebrows and eyelashes..I dont know whats going on.Question is can you please give me a list of tests that I should have my new doctor do. Thanks for everything….

You are a man with a long history of hair loss. With severe and generalized hair loss and hair miniaturization, you may be suffering from a systemic disease with skin and hair symptoms. Your doctor must take a thorough medical history, including history of past medical conditions and medications used, and perform a physical examination (perhaps the most important key to diagnose your problem). Getting your hair mapped out for miniaturization is critical to determine if the hair loss is patterned hair loss, which may have more typical genetic causes. There is really not a set of tests that could be suitable for every situation. Leave this to your doctor and get back to us if you are still having questions after your evaluation.

I am 29 yr old female and I am losing some eyelashes on the middle part of my upper eyelid. Is it do to a lack of some kind of vitamin or could it be because I had an eyelash perm? But I was losing a couple before I had that done.What do you think?
Thanks for your time

Eyelash loss is often due to blepharitis, which is an inflammatory condition of the eyelids. Any mechanical manipulation may cause eyelash loss. It may happen with false eyelashes or eyelash perm. The other possible causes include hormonal problems, such as a thyroid problem (hypothyroid), and pulling eyelashes due to psychological conditions (trichotillomania). Your eyelash loss may be part of a condition called alopecia areata, which is an immunologic disorder that may cause patchy hair loss in different areas. I recommend that you see a dermatologist for this problem.

I’ve had some fairly serious events occur in my life as of late and have been very stressed. I’ve gone to a doctor and am believed to be suffering from depression/anxiety. I noticed recently that I have a strange part on the top/back of my head. It starts about where my cowlick is and runs diagonally for about 4-5 inches. It is very noticeable and I am pretty sure I haven’t had this before.

I’ve had thinning all over, including the front, and have been on propecia for about a month resulting in a decreased amount of shedding. I look at other people and pictures of those who are balding and I have yet to see such a distinct line of no hair on anyone. What could this be?

Thanks

Without seeing you and examining you, it would be impossible to guess on what is happening to you. If you are losing hair from genetic causes, then the character of your hair (the way the hair lays down) can accentuate the thinning in one area over another. You must be examined by an expert.

Hi Doc, I have purchased 3 supplements for working out…ce2 ethel ester (creatine), papaya enzyme, nitro tech whey protein made by muscle tech. Are you aware of any of the ingredients in these that cause hair loss?

No, I am not aware of any specific ingredients in any supplements (when taken as directed) that could cause hair loss. Some of the supplements that may have steroid type effects cause hair loss. Keep in mind any medications, supplements, and food when taken in excess can be harmful to your body.

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Can low testosterone and low Leutinizing Hormone levels contribute to hair loss? I am a 30yr old male, I have low testosterone and low LH levels and I am suffering from total head/hair miniaturization! I have no balding or recession, just total miniaturization all over my head (also my side burns are thinning and my facial hair-beard/chin hair is changing texture (thinning) and color! is there any correlation? thank you

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a by-product of testosterone, is one of the many causes of androgenic hair loss when the genetics are there. I am curious to know where and how you were diagnosed with miniaturization of your hair. If indeed you have total miniaturization of hair, then you may have a condition known as Diffuse Unpatterned Alopecia (DUPA), a condition we’ve written about in published medical journals. More importantly, you need to follow up with your doctor to make sure you do not have any other medical conditions that may be contributing to your generalized hair loss.

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