dandruff and hairloss

Question
hi. i am suffering from alot of dandruff. its itchy and flaky. .iv tried almost everything but nothing works..iv alot of hairfall and many greys .is it all interrelated? i also have  dry, itchy, flaky patches that are darker then the rest of my skin on my legs and arms. .i got them a year back but i have had dandruff from childhood. can the patches and dandruff be related. .please gimme a saolution to get rid of the dandruff and prevent hairfall and promote hairgrowth. thank u for ur time.


Answer
Hello Tanya:

Whenever hair loss is accompanied by a scalp condition, it is a priority is to heal the scalp. A clean healthy scalp is the foundation for healthy hair growth. Any scalp disorder can inhibit hair growth and cause hair to become weak, fragile and more prone to hair loss. Essential oil scalp treatments are often very effective on dandruff. They can provide tremendous relief from the itchiness associated with dandruff. Rinsing with a bit of cider vinegar in your final rinse water can also provide relief. You can learn more about using essential oils for scalp and hair disorders at the links below.

The hyper pigmented, itchy patches on your arms and legs should be seen by a medical professional as it could be a symptom of an internal imbalance. If you had some sort of skin condition that caused itchiness and you continued scratching it could have caused darkening of the skin in those areas. Otherwise darkening of the skin could be a sign of hormonal imbalance such as Addison's which can also cause hair loss. B12 deficiency can cause hair loss, darkening of the skin and premature grey hair. Please let me know if I can help you further.

Sincerely, Melanie Vonzabuesnig