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hair loss, please help! (Scalp Inflammation, Irritations & Dermatitis)

posted by chrismidas, 07.09.2007, 21:41

In the last 4-5 months I experiences abnormal hair loss/thinning that continues up to date. The hairs became brittle and easily come off the scalp together with the bulbs. Lately I also feel constant irritation and itchiness of the scalp even though I cannot see any redness. Plus, sometimes the hair roots are really painful. I feel that my hair is now half its previous volume. It looks lifeless and there is a bunch of hairs every time I brush or just run my hand through it. Additionally, last year was really stressful for me.I have experienced some seasonal hair loss in the last 4 years but it was average and nothing abnormal like now.
I haven't seen a doctor yet but I am looking for a dermatologist. Any recommendations for a good one in NYC? Most of the info that I found online on hair loss sounds to me like a rip off and/or advertising. And also, what are the tests that I definitely should do - I read a lot about hair analysis, scalp biopsy, hormonal tests, etc. I am really confused and not sure where to start from. And the speed with which my hair disappears is really scary.
Please help. I need your help and I will appreciate all opinions and advices. Thank you.

Complete thread:

• hair loss, please help! - chrismidas, 07.09.2007, 21:41
  • hair loss, please help! - lynn, 08.09.2007, 09:04
    • hair loss, please help! - chrismidas, 08.09.2007, 19:33
  • hair loss, please help! - mauri, 08.09.2007, 10:01
    • hair loss, please help! - chrismidas, 08.09.2007, 19:36
      • hair loss, please help! - mauri, 08.09.2007, 21:32
        • hair loss, please help! - V, 09.09.2007, 17:40
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