why is my scalp itchy and hai falling out when i wash it?

[aliloz]

my hair has been falling out in high volume over the past 4 weeks when i wash it, also in this period after the day i've washed my hair my scalp starts to itch...do these have any connection and what can i do!?

[4getmenot]

Please go and see a hairdresser they may be able to advise you a bit better. This could be alopetia or you may have an allergy to shampoo

[aliloz]

I have been to the doctor who has confirmed it is now alopecia, he has advised I just leave it as he thinks its a 'phase' although has given me the option to have blood tests if i wish...although i forgot to tell him it is slightly itchy too.?

[4getmenot]

yep nothing you can do if it is alopetia and I hope it doesnt get too bad for you. My mate has it, are you on facebook at all if so there are a few groups for alopecia

[aliloz]

oops sorry I didnt re-read that I ment to say hes confirmed it is NOT alopecia. He told me he thinks its nothing and that it will go away in a few months...

[4getmenot]

Ah Oh that�s good, still must be worrying you though not knowing why its falling out, have you changed your shampoo just to be on the safe side?

[aliloz]

no i havent simply because i was using it before as well and its redken which i would of thought would be better as its so expensive! lol...i have changed the way i wash my hair though i use cold water so i dont open up the cuticles and dont massage my head as much or as vigorously as i did and in the last 3 washes i havent noticed all the hair i had before although i have had my hair curly which means i do not brush it after its washed or it frizzes so im, scared it myt be hiding in there lol although the most used to come out whilst i was washing...

[Velvetee]

Go and see a Trichologist, who may be able to advise you.

Other than that, it could be hormonal. I have PCOS and I lose loads of hair when I wash it and it generally falls out all over the place. I have hairballs everywhere, which are more noticeable with Laminate floors, so always vacuuming.

Try changing your shampoo to see if that helps. Oilatum shampoo is very good for an itchy scalp.

[jrobinson200]

it depends how much hair you are loosing really. i loose a lot of hair when i wash it, which is purely natural and also some chemical damage!! Im a hair dresser and would say an itcy scalp is normally down to dryness and also if you are using heat from a hair dryer or straigjhtners can make your scalp itchy.
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