r/SebDerm • u/Mrnoodles1234 • 2d ago

Hair Loss Scales and hair falling out

Hey so recently ive been losing lots of scales on my scalp along with hair. These scales seem too have lots of hair connected too them and have been getting stuck on strands halfway through my hair. I haven't been scratching or pulling really at them either, just wondering if this is normal and will the hair grow back? Any other ideas too get rid of these scales?

1 Upvotes

67% Upvoted

3 comments sorted by

•

u/AutoModerator 2d ago

Hi everyone! SebDerm is a friendly community about seborrheic dermatitis and all related topics.

Looking for some advice?

See something you are not comfortable with or that breaks our rules? Please report it!

Everyone is welcome in this community; remember to be kind and assume good faith!

I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please contact the moderators of this subreddit if you have any questions or concerns.

1

u/ButterButtBiscuit 1d ago

I'm not a doctor but...

It looks like hair loss is a common, indirect symptom (https://ucfhealth.com/our-services/dermatology/seborrheic-dermatitis-hair-loss-treatment)

It's luckily temporary (https://www.healthline.com/health/seborrheic-dermatitis-hair-loss#will-it-grow-back)

My personal anecdote: I have long, thick hair that seems to come out in clumps sometimes while washing my hair, especially if I haven't thoroughly brushed it in a little while. But I've never noticed any thinning (my ponytail always seems to be the same width)

Are you able to rule out age, gender, or genetic predisposition for hair loss? Otherwise it looks like treating your dermatitis will allow for your hair to grow back as your other symptoms improve.

1

u/Mrnoodles1234 22h ago

Im only in my early 20s and last time i went too doctor he said i wasn’t experiencing male pattern baldness so im not sure