Tue 20 Feb 2007
Can dandruff cause hair loss?
Category: Causes of Hair Loss , Common Questions , Shampoos , TopicalsIs it true that dandruff can cause hair loss?
There is speculation by hair restoration physicians that scalp inflamation can aggravate and inhibit healthy hair growth and thus contribute to hair loss and thinning. Some physicians recommend using Nizoral shampoo two or three times a week to minimize any scalp inflamation. Of course, male pattern baldness is primarily determined by genetics. That is why for most balding men we loose hair on top and still keep our hair on the sides regardless of having dandruff, scalp inflamation or what ever shampoo we use. But reducing scalp inflamation may help reduce the severity of our hair loss or thinning.
Pat - Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network, the Coalition Hair Loss Learning Center, and the Hair Loss Q & A Blog. To share ideas with other hair loss sufferers visit our Hair Restoration Discussion Forum.
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July 15th, 2007 at 1:36 am
Is it possible that the increase in scalp oil production which results in dandruff is also closing follicle blockage? Perhaps that also reduces/prevents proper hair growth or loss of existing hair.
August 5th, 2007 at 4:41 pm
Dandruf Solutions,
Anything that clogs the pores could potentially inhibit healthy hair growth. This is why it is recommended to minimize the use of products such as hair gel for those people losing their hair.
These products on their own, however would rarely (unless of some possible medical continue) would be the cause of hair loss.
This is why using a product like Nizoral could be a nice addition to other medications such as Propecia (finasteride) and Rogaine (minoxodil), the only two FDA approved drug treatments for hair loss.
Bill - aka Falceros,
Associate Publisher of the Hair Transplant Network and the Hair Loss Learning Center.
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