Scalp Inflammation

Question
I have telogen effluvium due to diet reasons. At the beginning of the effluvium, my scalp seemed really itchy and almost like it was burning. I've researched this and I've found that it could possibly be scalp inflammation? However, the redness and burning have mostly gone away and now my scalp is just itchy some of the time. I've also read that this can cause scarring and hair lost will not grow back... is this true?


Answer
Hello Kathy:

Scarring alopecia, also known as cicatricial alopecia is rare. The most common causes of scarring alopecia are from chemical burns resulting from the use of harsh products such as relaxers, deep untreated scalp infection and lesions caused by discoid lupus.

If your telogen effluvium was caused by nutritional imbalances, correcting the diet should correct the problem.  Once the diet is corrected it may still take 3-6 months to see begin seeing improvements.

There is a condition called burning scalp syndrome also known as scalp dysesthesia or trichodynia, in which for unknown reasons the scalp may feel like it's burning, tingly or itchy. Hair loss may also be present with these symptoms.

You may want to have your scalp examined by an expert who specializes in hair and scalp conditions. If scarring is suspected, a scalp biopsy may be recommended.

Please let me know if I can help you further.

Sincerely, Melanie Vonzabuesnig



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