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Hair loss, scalp
Hair loss, Scalp
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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A 33-year old asked:
Why do I have diffuse hair loss (scalp) as a woman?
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A 19-year old male asked:
Can cigarette smoking cause hair loss (scalp) through pvd?
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A 25-year old female asked:
What is a reason for pain when the hair follicle is moved, occurs only on top of head, and associated with gradual hair loss? Scalp is not red.
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A 50-year old asked:
Hi doctors, can you tell me what is systematical reason for hair loss into scalp ?
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A member asked:
Will chemo cause hair loss on scalp only.Will i lose body hair all over? Just wondering how much hair i may lose on body
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A 33-year old female asked:
Could hair loss & burning scalp be related to pityriasis rosea?
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A 27-year old female asked:
Hair loss itching scalp dry scalp could that be because I am not drinking enough water ? Or the weather in here living in dubai thanks
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A 18-year old male asked:
I'm 19, After suffering hair loss now my scalp fells empty no hair growth. Even my hair aren't thick. What to do?
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A 28-year old female asked:
When does grow back after hair loss due to scalp psoriasis?
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A 26-year old female asked:
I never had problems with hair loss prior. My scalp is always really itchy. I have noticed a few wringworm-like sores near my edges. I have dreadlocks so some have thinned out and started to snap off. What do I do?
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A 49-year old male asked:
Does Lexapro (escitalopram) cause hair thinning and loss. Been on it along with klonopin0.75 daily for 6+ yrs and have noticed thinning hair and loss on scalp?
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A female asked:
Will Spirolatone cause hair loss on the scalp? Is it safe to chew the pills as I cannot swallow pills.
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A 36-year old asked:
If was diagnosed with pcos polycystic ovarian syndrome, why would I start to develop unwanted facial hair and loss of scalp hair?
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A 21-year old male asked:
I am suffering from hair thinning and hair loss , and my scalp is filled up with sebum kindly suggest some effective solution ,suggest some oil & cure?
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A 46-year old asked:
Is it common to have a period of increased shedding before regrowth when first starting a prescribed hair loss med on scalp? Is that due to new hair pushing out old/dead hairs? Would I also see the white bulb come out with these strands pushed out?
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A 31-year old asked:
I have excessive masturbation/sex and hair loss and sensitive scalp to dht, what to do?
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A 20-year old male asked:
I have extreme hair loss/painful/itchy scalp.I now see my scalp.What can I do other than rogaine (minoxidil) that is affective.Can this be serious how can I tell?
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A 36-year old female asked:
Woman in my 30s, experiencing hair loss with itchy scalp. Symptoms started during banting diet, thyroid tests were fine &advantan drops helped? Help!
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A 27-year old male asked:
I have hair loss from my scalp and body - arms and legs. My tsh, T3 (liothyronine) & T4 are normal. What else could cause this?
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A 32-year old male asked:
Do estradot patches helps to reduce scalp hair loss in men?
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A 29-year old male asked:
Can hair powder be combined with a wax styling product that contains mineral oil without causing hair loss or drying of scalp? Thanks.
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A 23-year old male asked:
I was losing hair all over the scalp, then i was diagnosed with Biotin deficiency. Can biotin deficiency cause hair loss all over the scalp?
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A member asked:
Could infant malnutrition cause permanent scalp hair loss ?
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A 35-year old asked:
Can you use rogaine (minoxidil) for frontal scalp hair loss with good results?
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A 30-year old asked:
Have women used rogaine (minoxidil) for frontal scalp hair loss with good results?
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A 56-year old female asked:
Can CSF leak into the scalp and cause hair loss, feeling like the scalp is turning into fluid and cause irritation to the skin?
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A member asked:
I've been taking singulair (montelukast) for two months now.M i recall i noticing hair loss within 2 wks. Scalp felt like tight ponytail. Will my hair grow back?
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A 21-year old female asked:
If I have an itchy scalp, hair loss and hard clumps of skin on the crown of my scalp, does this mean I have seborrhea-excess sebum and/or psoriasis?
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A 45-year old female asked:
I think I have recurring seborheic derm. on scalp . Hair loss. Tried Nizoral (ketoconazole) 2x's a wk. for 2 wks. Still problem. What else/how often can I try ? Thnx
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A 26-year old female asked:
Good morning I am experiencing rapid hair loss and an irritated scalp. I have made no changes regarding haircare. I am also experiencing quick drops in blood pressure and start shaking if I dont eat every 3-4 hours. Should I go for tests?
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