HellO doctors. I am a 20 years male. I have hairfall problem from almost half a year now.In details I have itchy scalp and when I scratch my scalp approx. 5 hairs falls down and that had became normal to see.(for me). One can't spot that much of white thing (what I call dandruff, but don't know what it is) on my hairs but it can be seen when focused. I don't know my scalp type. When I scratch or comb my hairs. Not in all hairs that fall but in some of them there is a white thing sticked at the root point and if I try to separate it from fallen hair this takes some force, not that much but also not as easy as just touching and removing this white thing from hair root. As for medication or treatment by the source which is internet. I am using coconut oil to condition my hairs for approx. To hours and then wash it off with shampoo (loreal Instant clear. Sometimes I switch the oils like mustard oil, amla oil (Indian gooseberry oil) but mostly its been coconut oil and shampoo remained same from almost a month or more. But nothing seems to work. My hairfall problem is not gone and so as that white thing. PLEASE HELP.

Dr. Garima SharmaGeneral Physician8yrs exp

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Hi, there could be many reasons for your hair loss. Seborrheic dermatitis (generally called dandruff when it appears on the scalp) can occur on any part of the body that produces a lot of oil (sebum). The skin can get very red and appear greasy, producing scales that may be white or yellow. Dandruff doesn't actually CAUSE hair loss, but if your dandruff is accompanied by itching and you find yourself scratching often, then the scratching could be causing some hair to fall out. When using the remedies suggested - particularly the shampoos - make sure they get right to your scalp and that you leave them on for a good 5 minutes before rinsing, giving them time to (hopefully!) work their magic. And remember - itchy scalp hair loss can usually be remedied very quickly by treating the cause of the irritation. This type of hair loss is rarely permanent! Use tar based shampoo or selenium sulfide based shampoos. These shampoos Not only does this slow down the rate at which skin cells die, it also cuts back on the amount of malassezia present on the scalp. However, Avoid selenium sulfide, though, if your hair is blonde, gray or colored, because it can cause discoloration. Also consult a Hair Transplant specialist or a trichologist in your area. Now I am not suggesting that you require a hair transplant, but it does not harm to take a consult from a specialist. Also, these hair specialists have many different types of treatment that you could benefit from. Dandruff can also be avoided by paying close attention to your diet. Make sure you eat foods containing plenty of: 1. Zinc (seafood, meats, wheat germ, spinach. Even dark chocolate!) 2. B vitamins (eggs, liver, seafood, meat) 3. Omega 3 fatty acids (salmon, flax seeds, sardines, walnuts, mackerel) 4. Omega 6 fatty acids (eggs, cereal, poultry, avocado, many vegetable oils) Hope this helps. Good Luck.  

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