Dermatitis and Hair Loss
Sunday, July 6th, 2008Q:
I am a 41 year old woman and have been suffering from hair loss for over 10 years. I have had some type of scalp dermatitis for a long time that has been treated with topical steroids over the last 20 years. Could dermatitis be the cause of my hair loss? Or could I have lost my hair due to the steroid solution that I used on my scalp?
A:
Topical steroids are not generally causing hair loss. Dermatitis on the other hand, can increase the rate of hair loss in people who are prone to patterned baldness. Sever scalp skin inflammation can also cause severe hair loss in some patients. Dermatitis has several types. Dermatitis can also be seen as part of other skin diseases that may cause hair loss. You need to see a good dermatologist or a hair specialist and get your hair mapped for miniaturization. Your hair loss type and whether it is simple female patterned or is associated to other medical problems could be determined after direct examination of your hair and evaluation of its miniaturization status.
