Dry and itchy hair loss may be related to poor hygiene, improper care and other physiological factors, but also androgenetic alopecia, ringworm and other diseases, patients are advised to take general treatment, medication and other ways to improve.
1. Physiological factors: If the daily hygiene habits are poor, it may trigger scalp itching. In addition, improper hair care, such as the use of harsh shampoos, may also lead to dry hair and hair loss. It is normal as long as the number of hairs lost per day is within 100. Patients are advised to improve hygiene habits, choose appropriate shampoo products and avoid scratching and pulling the hair.
2. Androgenetic alopecia: dry, itchy hair loss may be caused by androgenetic alopecia, patients should pay attention to personal hygiene. Male patients should take Finasteride orally as prescribed by the doctor to improve hair loss. Spironolactone is suitable for female patients, and it is recommended that patients take it orally as prescribed by the doctor to promote recovery. Patients also need to follow the doctor’s instructions for external use of minoxidil, with the role of vasodilatation, can promote hair growth.
3. Tinea capitis: Tinea capitis may cause dry and itchy hair, patients need to wash their hair diligently, follow the doctor’s instructions oral itraconazole, terbinafine and other antifungal drugs, which can help to sterilize and inhibit bacteria, to help alleviate the symptoms of the head.
There are many reasons for dry, itchy hair, after excluding physiological factors, it is recommended that patients seek medical examination to clarify the cause of the disease, with the doctor for standardized treatment.