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Thin Hair Around Center Of Scalp, Intense Itching, Flakes On Scratching, Severe Hair Loss. Treatment Advise?
Hello, My hair is very thin around the center of my scalp . It itches a lot. and i find flakes falling when ever i scratch .it. This started around 4-5 years ago. I am 21years old at the moment and have lost a lot of hair. Please advice me as to what to do. Also please do tell me if there is any more information that i need to give about my condition. YYYY@YYYY
Sat, 6 Jul 2013
Hi !
Thank you for your query.
I think you are suffering from from some kind of fungal or bacterial infection that is leading to itchy scalp with hair loss . There is a possibility of psoriasis also.
Please consult a trichologist for complete evaluation.
Hope you are satisfied with the answer.
If you have any further queries feel free to ask.
Wish you good health.
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
Thank you for your query.
I think you are suffering from from some kind of fungal or bacterial infection that is leading to itchy scalp with hair loss . There is a possibility of psoriasis also.
Please consult a trichologist for complete evaluation.
Hope you are satisfied with the answer.
If you have any further queries feel free to ask.
Wish you good health.
Take care.
Dr. Shruti
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