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fungus or yeast - another question (Scalp Inflammation, Irritations & Dermatitis)

posted by anon, 04.04.2007, 12:06

You cannot see scalp yeast with the naked eye. You need a wood light exam through an experienced derm. If you have a yeast/fungal issue it will show up florecent on the wood exam. Lopox is the shampoo of choice along with head and shoulders - but you must wash your face with it also as it can spread to your face.


» I am trying Nizoral shampoo because I heard that it is an
» anti-fungal/anti-inflammatory (in case that is what is causing my chronic
» scalp inflammation and slight itching). I tried it for the first time
» today, and my shower-shedding was more than when I use a regular shampoo,
» but each time I have tried a shampoo specifically for inflammation or
» dandruff (I have very slight dandruff) it makes my shower shed more. I
» have tried Head and Shoulders, Jason Dandruff shampoo, and tea tree oil
» shampoo. Each one has made my shedding worse in the shower. So I will
» use the Nizoral a couple more times in the upcoming weeks (not every day)
» and see if, overall, there is improvement despite more shedding in the
» shower.
»
» My question is: Why do so many shampoos for scalp conditions seem to cause
» MORE hair loss?! As you can see, I have tried many different kinds. And
» it is not just a matter of a dry scalp, because for awhile I was only
» using my gentle, all-natural shampoo, and shampooing every other day.
» Even then I would have some days a little itchier than others. And the
» past few days I have tried specifically rinsing my hair/washing with cool
» water.


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Complete thread:

• fungus or yeast - cinderella, 13.03.2007, 18:46
  • fungus or yeast - another question - Lindy, 15.03.2007, 08:55
    • fungus or yeast - another question - anon, 04.04.2007, 12:06
  • fungus or yeast - Anne, 06.04.2007, 09:23