Response to Temecco Buford, Southaven, MS.NEW by: Tricho HairLab Center
This message is to respond to Temecco Buford. I just read your post regarding your scalp issues. My name is Gail and I am a Board Certified Trichologist located in Southaven, MS. I work with clients like yourself on a daily basis and today I am pleased to say that they no longer have the issues that had when they first came to see me. Please visit my website. It is still under contruction. Call me for a free consultation. www.trichohaircenter.com
Jan 14, 2009 Rating
Hair Loss With Features of NeurodermatitisNEW by: Seymour M. Weaver, III, M.D.
The symptoms you describe are characteristic of a medical condition called neurodermatitis.
This is a variant of eczema that can occur anywhere on the body. However, for some reason it is extremely common at the top of the scalp as well as along the lower posterior scalp area.
Many affected individuals have severe itching even though the scalp itself looks normal. As a result of chronic scratching, rubbing, or excessive combing and brushing, the hair will break off and look like shorter stubble. This hair can grow, but it is oftentimes weaker than normal hair.
To get relief requires using topical and oftentimes medication delivered by local injections. If the scalp looks abnormal in the area then it could be necessary to do a skin biopsy of the scalp to check for other medical conditions.
Dr. Robert Jackson, M.D. and Dr. Bartholomew Gibbs,M.D. are dermatologists located in Memphis, Tennessee who should be able to help you get relief.
Once the itching stops and the scalp is no longer inflamed, your hair can grow back.
