Thick White Patches On Scalp

Dr. Karuna ChawlaBHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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U can mix arnica q and jaborandi q in equal quantities. Apply on scalp with the help of cotton. Wash hair next day. Do it twice a week. 

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Homeopathy medicines is effective for treating hair loss. Most effective homeopathic remedies for hair loss are fluoric acid, Nat m , Wiesbaden, lyco , vinca, phos , sil etc...it aids natural hair growth and prevents hair loss.i need detailed case history to find out cause and treat accordingly. you can consult me online for homoeopathic treatment without side effects. 

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Dr. Ama SiddiquiMBBSDoctor

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visible white nodular part is the keratin sheath.root is deep inside and it doesnt comeout when hair is pulled . 

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Dr. Jyoti SharmaBHMSHomeopathy Doctor

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Introduction: ringworm is a fungal infections that are on the skin. Some of these fungal infections produce round spots on the skin, but many do not. The medical term for ringworm is tinea. Dermatophytes are the fungi cause bjuiusing ringworm hence also known as dermatophytosis. It appears in various forms of cutaneous infection. The names are given according to the site affected. The degree of inflammation depends on the causative fungus and host immunity. It may transmit from soil, animal or from human to human.  causes /etiology: ringworm is a contagious fungal infection caused by mold-like parasites that live on the cells in the outer layer of your skin. It can be spread in the following ways: human to human: ringworm often spreads by direct, skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. animal to human: you can contract ringworm by touching an animal with ringworm. Ringworm can spread while petting or grooming dogs or cats. It's also fairly common in cows. object to human: ringworm can spread by contact with objects or surfaces that an infected person or animal has recently touched or rubbed against, such as clothing, towels, bedding and linens, combs, and brushes. soil to human: in rare cases, ringworm can be spread to humans by contact with infected soil. Infection would most likely occur only from prolonged contact with highly infected soil.   risk factors: you're at higher risk of ringworm of the body if you: live in a warm climate have close contact with an infected person or animal share clothing, bedding or towels with someone who has a fungal infection participate in sports that feature skin-to-skin contact, such as wrestling wear tight or restrictive clothing have a weakened immune system. 💠complications: a fungal infection rarely spreads below the surface of the skin to cause serious illness. But people with weak immune systems, such as those with hiv/aids, may find it difficult to get rid of the infection.  types: tinea barbae: ringworm of the bearded area of the face and neck, with swelling and marked crusting, often with itching, sometimes causes the hair to break off. "barber's itch" tinea capitis: ringworm of the scalp commonly affects children, mostly in late childhood or adolescence. This condition may spread in schools. Tinea capitis appears as scalp scaling that is associated with bald spots. tinea corporis: ringworm the skin of the body, it often produces the round spots of classic ringworm. Sometimes, these spots have an "active" outer border as they slowly grow and advance. tinea cruris: ringworm of the groin or "jock itch" tends to have a reddish-brown color and to extend from the folds of the groin down onto one or both thighs. tinea faciei: ringworm on the face except in the area of the beard. On the face, ringworm is rarely ring-shaped. Causes red, scaly patches with indistinct edges. tinea manus: ringworm involving the hands, particularly the palms and the spaces between the fingers. Causes thickening (hyperkeratosis) of these areas, often on only one hand. tinea pedis: ringworm called "athlete's foot" may cause scaling and inflammation in the toe webs, especially the one between the fourth and fifth toes. Thickening or scaling of the skin on the heels and soles. Causes blisters between the toes or on the sole. Extremely common skin disorder. It is the most common and perhaps the most persistent of the fungal (tinea) infections. It is rare before adolescence. Can occur in association with other fungal skin infections such as tinea cruris tinea unguium: ringworm of the fingernails and, more often, the toenails yellow, thick, and crumbly. This is referred to as fungal nails or onychomycosis  symptoms: ♻reddish, scaly or white patches on the skin. ♻the lesions may appear raised and blistered. the circular lesion might have a clearing in the center. hair loss is common side effect of this disease. ringworm of scalp especially is characterized by patchy hair loss where the hair might be bent and broken at an odd angle.  homeopathic remedies by location of the ringworm: tinea in general body arsenicum album bacillinum chrysar. Natrum mur phytolacca sepia tellurium thuja tuberculinum tinea barbae (beard) bacillinum calc carb cicuta graphites kali bich nitric acid platina staphysagria sulphur thuja tinea capitis (head) calc carb dulcamara phyto sepia mezerum psorinum tellurium tinea on face graphites natrum carb natrum mur sepia tellurium thuja tuberculinum tinea versicolor natrum ars. Sepia thuja so it's better to consult a doctor and take proper treatment. 

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Dr. Teresa MathewMD - Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy, MBBSDermatologist

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Seb dermatitis can only be controlled, it will decrease or increase on its own, you seem to have taken all kinds of treatment, 

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Dr. Jayvirsinh ChauhanMD - Homeopathy, BHMSHomeopath

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Hello lybrate-user. Home remedies will not help. Apply wasp honeycomb boiled in coconut oil. And do nail rubbing. And shirshasana. 

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Dr. Jayvirsinh ChauhanMD - Homeopathy, BHMSHomeopath

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Hello lybrate-user. Hair fall is multifactorial problem like nutritional deficiency, hormonal imbalance pollution, stress, skin diseases like seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis of scalp. Hereditary etc. And so the treatment is also multifcatorial like nutritional supplements. Pranayama and homoeopathic treatment. Just using a shampoo and oil gives results only in tv. You can consult me at Lybrate for homoeopathic treatment and guidance for hair care. Till then take wiesbaden 30 thrice. 

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Dr. Ramakrishna ChanduriBHMSHomeopath

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Massage butter oil into your scalp and hair daily before your shower. Eat sesame. Regularly wash hair with a gram flour and milk/curd mixture. Rub hair regularly with onion paste, and it will turn black. 

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Dr. Yogesh ChavanMD - Ayurveda, BAMS, DYA, PGDEMSAyurveda

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Hi Lybrate user, Premature greying & hair fall can be easily treated with ayurvedic medicines. For better & healthy hairs follow some ayurveda tips - -Ayurvedic Oils to Give your Scalp a Hot Oil Massage. -Hair becomes more prone to breakage when it is wet. So, you must avoid combing your just after a bath. - take atleast 7 hours sound sleep in night, avoid day sleep. It is during sleep that most of the tissues are regenerated and rejuvenated. - avoid using hot water to wash hairs. - Anuloma viloma pranayam is also useful for healthy hairs. - take natural calcium suplements, avoid hot air hair blower to dry your hairs. You can Consult online for proper evaluation & medicines. 

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Dr. Anita RathMBBS, MD - DermatologyDermatologist

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Wash your scalp twice daily with a good antidanduff shampoo. Take biotin calcium pantothenate vitamin b6 vitamin B12 Iron folic acid supplements daily. Add green leafy vegetables pulses Rajma soybean milk in your daily diet. Drink plenty of water daily. 

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