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 Dr. Alan J. Bauman is the Founder, Medical Director and Chief Surgeon of the Bauman Medical Group, P.A. located in Wharfside at Boca Pointe in Boca Raton, Florida. His practice is dedicated exclusively to treating male and female pattern hair loss. Dr. Bauman uses state-of-the-art medical and surgical techniques to help his patients maintain and/or restore their scalp hair.
Adam
2004-04-13
Seborrheic dermatitis and hair loss
Hello Bauman, I have a question about my current condition. I have had an itchy scalp for years, but have kept it under control pretty well until a couple of months ago. About three months ago my itching has greatly intensified, and I've noticed an increase of loose and adherent dandruff. Within the past two months, I have now noticed my hair is shedding all over along with the intense itching and dandruff. I went to a dermatologist about two weeks ago, and was diagnosed with having Seborrhoeic Dermatitis (however I see not redness on my scalp). I believe the redness on my scalp the Doctor saw was caused from me scratching.My doctor put me on Luxiq (a betamethasone valerate), and I've been using it for 2 weeks and the itch, flakes, and hair loss are persistent). In addition, the day before today I purchased Nizoral 2%, and plan to use that twice a week to help rid myself of Seborrhoeic Dermatitis.I realize it is probably chronic in my case, so once I relieve myself of it I plan to keep it at bay using the 2% or 1% Nizoral periodically.My question to you is this. Will the hair lost from Seborrhoeic Dermatitis (if that is the reason I am losing hair) re-grow once I have clear up the condition? Is my hair-loss permanent, or temporary? I’ve looked everyone on-line and found no answer to this, and my dermatologist has not been able to answer this either. Thanks so much in advance,Adam
Adam,
The reason you cannot find the answer is because it is not so 'cut and dry.' In general, once the condition of the scalp improves, so will the hair growth. However, if you have an underlying tendency toward male pattern hair loss, it is possible that the hair may not completely return to how it was before the seb-derm condition. Do you have hair loss in your family (mothers or fathers side)? Did you notice any recession of the hairline or thinning of hair density before the seb-derm occurred? Are you on any treatments to prevent male pattern hair loss (propecia, minoxidil, laser therapy, etc.)?
If the hair does not return or show improvement after 6-8 months, it is likely that you will need some degree of hair transplantation to eventually restore the area's appearance.
Let me know if you have additional questions.
Sincerely,
Dr. B.
Alan J. Bauman, MD -- Bauman Medical Group
www.baumanmedical.com
mailto:doctorb@baumanmedical.com
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