“I'm having hair loss?”
I started using minoxidil 5%/Retinoic Acid 0,01% solution about 3 years ago, I used about 1 ml in the morning and 1 ml in the evening. I wasn't very happy with that as I had a burning sensation on my skull, some redness and still losing hair. Last year I started having hairs on my legs, arms, and face. I started cutting it down in July last year slowly until the end of January 2022 and stop it completely. I was still losing hair but started shedding really badly the last two or three months. Every time I touch my hair, I have some in my hand. I am really worried. I don't know what to do. I am not sure how long this shedding will continue. What is my option? Should I go back to it? I am worried that I go bald. The front and side of my hair are thinning. I am also using antidandruff shampoo. Any suggestions are really appreciated.
Female
1 Answer
It sounds like you may have telogen effluvium however other diagnoses are possible. Redness and burning on the scalp can be a sign of scarring type alopecia is so it is important to have someone evaluate you. I would recommend looking into who might be more of a hair expert in your area. Most board-certified dermatologists will be good at hair issues, but there will be some who are more expert level. I don’t recommend a PA or NP for something as nuanced as hair loss disorders. They are great and I am sure there are a few who are good at hair loss but the overwhelming majority don’t have the training they need to make accurate diagnoses and treatment plans for hair loss.
Long story short. See a BCD - board-certified derm.
Long story short. See a BCD - board-certified derm.
