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How Can Dandruff, Oily Irritating Scalp With Hair Loss Be Treated?

Hello Doctor, Am a 32 year old man and I ve been suffering from dandruff and oily irritating scalp now hair loss problem started and I ve tried almost all shampoos also natural home remedies but nothing works please advise me how to get red of this issue. does smoking cause dandruff or hair fall .....? Thank you in Advance..
Wed, 8 Oct 2014
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Hello dear,

Considering the case history as provided in your post, the complaints of hair fall is related to presence of oily irritating scalp and dandruff.
So, the problem of dandruff needs to be addressed before initiation of treatment for hair fall.
Dandruff is basically Seborrheic dermatitis & can be treated with shampoos or lotion containing salicylic acid, coal tar, ketoconazole, or selenium.

The causes of hair loss/thinning of hair are:
1. Environmental factors
2. Stress
3. Deficiency of certain minerals, vitamins & amino acids in diet. e.g. zinc, Vit B complex, lysine.
4. Any incidence of surgery, shock, etc.
5. Smoking is also indirectly related to it.

Management includes:
1. Treating the underlying cause
2. Avoidance of stress
3. Dietary modifications
4. Minoxidil solution to be applied locally to stimulate the hair follicles
5. Multivitamin & mineral supplementation

So, it will be better to consult a Dermatologist to find out the underlying cause & start treatment accordingly.
There is no need to worry. Your hairs will grow back again.

Wishing you a Good Health
Take care.
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How Can Dandruff, Oily Irritating Scalp With Hair Loss Be Treated?

Hello dear, Considering the case history as provided in your post, the complaints of hair fall is related to presence of oily irritating scalp and dandruff. So, the problem of dandruff needs to be addressed before initiation of treatment for hair fall. Dandruff is basically Seborrheic dermatitis & can be treated with shampoos or lotion containing salicylic acid, coal tar, ketoconazole, or selenium. The causes of hair loss/thinning of hair are: 1. Environmental factors 2. Stress 3. Deficiency of certain minerals, vitamins & amino acids in diet. e.g. zinc, Vit B complex, lysine. 4. Any incidence of surgery, shock, etc. 5. Smoking is also indirectly related to it. Management includes: 1. Treating the underlying cause 2. Avoidance of stress 3. Dietary modifications 4. Minoxidil solution to be applied locally to stimulate the hair follicles 5. Multivitamin & mineral supplementation So, it will be better to consult a Dermatologist to find out the underlying cause & start treatment accordingly. There is no need to worry. Your hairs will grow back again. Wishing you a Good Health Take care.