Itchy scalp and hair falling out

Flakes and itch may accompany Dandruff or Seborrheic Dermatitis. Thick scale and soreness can occur with Scalp Psoriasis. Individual hairs that snap, short broken hairs, or a patch with scale suggest a scalp process rather than simple shedding. Folliculitis may cause tender spots around hairs. Head Lice typically causes itching and scratching; examine hairs close to the scalp for attached eggs when exposure is possible. Hair falling from the root without much scalp change can have a separate trigger, so the two symptoms should not automatically be treated as one problem.

Wash with a mild product, rinse well, and pat dry. Detangle gently and avoid scratching, picking scale, tight styles, extensions, harsh colouring, and high heat. Photograph any patch, redness, or scale and note whether hairs are breaking or coming out whole. Avoid borrowing another person’s lice treatment or combining multiple active products. A clinician can decide whether Medicated Shampoo Treatment or another approach fits the findings.

Seek a timely appointment for a patch that enlarges, visible scalp, broken hairs, heavy scale, or persistent itching. Get prompt care for pus, spreading redness, fever, swelling, or severe pain. A scalp examination is especially useful when loss is sudden, uneven, or associated with scarring-looking skin, because treatment depends on whether the follicle or hair shaft is affected.

Are the hairs breaking or shedding from the root? What does the scalp pattern suggest? Could lice, follicle inflammation, or psoriasis be involved? Which cleanser or treatment should I use, and what should I stop?