Can Persistent Headache Cause Hair Loss Or Baldness?

Posted on Mon, 28 Dec 2015

Question: My son suffers from severe headaches usually on the left side of his head and has a bald spot in the same area.

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please tell the details of your headache;

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.

I would surely like to address your concerns well over here,but please let me know the following details beforehand-
1)Since when he is having headache?Since when he is having baldness?
2)Is this headache episodic or persistent?
3)If episodic,what is the frequency(once a day--once a week-- twice a week and likewise.)?
4)Is the headache associated with nausea?
5)Does the headache increases on exposure to bright lights and sounds?What are the other factors which worsen and which improve the headache?

I shall be looking forward to your follow up query with the above details so that I can answer the query well.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ajay Panwar (54 minutes later)

His headaches have been for many years but have worsened in the last 2=3years. The baldness about one year. His has a headache when he awakens in the am,no nausea. His visual perception is affected,no complaints of bright light agitation,stress aggravates the headaches. He eats poorly and excessive sugar intake.
His headaches are daily
Thank you for your advice. We will begin working in that direction.

Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Chronic daily headache/Tension type headache

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being in follow-up and providing further details.

It does not appear to be rationale to associate headache with baldness,over here. Baldness is likely physiological and unrelated to headache.For expert opinion on baldness,a dermatologist's opinion can be sought.

Coming on to headache-It is chronic daily headache and the etiology being 'Chronic tension type headache'. Stress being a known precipitant,should be avoided as far as possible.He should adopt mental relaxation exercises like meditation,as a part of lifestyle on regular basis.Physical exercises like jogging and strength straining will also help combat stress factor by promoting the release of neuropeptides,which helps in mood elevation.

If these lifestyle changes do not help,medicines like Amitriptyline may be started.MEDICINES SHOULD BE TAKEN UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF A PHYSICIAN ONLY.

Hope that I have answered your query.If you have some further questions,I shall be glad to have you in follow-up else please close the thread,rate it and write a review.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
Brief Answer:
Pleasure.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for being in follow-up

Thanks for appreciating.Please close the thread,rate it and write a review.

Please get back to me in case you have any query in future.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar