Regular Member sheraz104 Posted January 18, 2014 Regular Member Share Posted January 18, 2014 I have just shaved my head and half of the scalp has some heavy dandruff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member Blake Bloxham Posted January 19, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted January 19, 2014 Sheraz, Difficult to say. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) - the hormone responsible for genetic male pattern hair loss - often causes excessive scalp sebum production. This can sometimes look like oily, flaky dandruff. However, large, oily flaking may be indicative of seborrheic dermatitis, which can cause some hair loss. In theory, this should reverse if it is treated. However, if it is DHT causing the "dandruff" then you may only be able to reverse the hair loss by treating the hormone excess (which is what drugs like finasteride do). Also, remember that the dandruff and the hair loss may not even be related. You could be someone with androgenic alopecia and excessive dandruff. I think having a physician evaluate the scalp would be helpful. Good luck! "Doc" Blake Bloxham - formerly "Future_HT_Doc" Forum Co-Moderator and Editorial Assistant for the Hair Transplant Network, the Hair Loss Learning Center, the Hair Loss Q&A Blog, and the Hair Restoration Forum All opinions are my own and my advice does not constitute as medical advice. All medical questions and concerns should be addressed by a personal physician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hsrp10 Posted January 19, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted January 19, 2014 hair that is lost from dandruff or from using harsh dandruff shampoos will eventually grow back if it is not lost due to DHT as Blake details. I have seen this first hand as I have lost transplanted hairs from dandruff and they always eventually grow back. Sometimes at a very fast rate. go dense or go home Unbiased advice and opinions based on 25 plus years of researching and actual experience with hair loss, hair restoration via both FUT & FUE, SMP, scalp issues including scalp eczema & seborrheic dermatitis and many others HSRP10's favorite FUT surgeons: *Dr. Konior, *Dr Hasson, Dr. Rahal HSRP10's favorite FUE surgeons: *Dr. Konior, *Dr. Bisanga, Dr. Erdogan, Dr. Couto (*indicates actual experience with doctor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janetabruzzi Posted January 20, 2014 Share Posted January 20, 2014 hairloss is temporary, but if your are getting so much then you are getting old and growing bold. (promotional link removed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member sheraz104 Posted January 20, 2014 Author Regular Member Share Posted January 20, 2014 Thank you guys for replying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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