Anyone know about hair?

alrighty.. i have been having a really dry and itchy scalp lately... i find myself being extremely irritated by this and it usually happens late at night. i'm scratching it sooooo much. umm i've also noticed that i'm using a lot more hair than i used to be. my hair is thinning and i'm an 18 year old female. i have been the the dermatologist... and they say i'm fine... but i'm gonna find someone else... i just want to know if having dry/itchy skin and dandruff can lead to temporary hair loss? b/c... i really am losing a ton more than i should for my age!!! my hair is curly so it gets tangly a lot... it just seems like when i try to get out all the knots, my brush is full of hair. any suggestions? or advice?

p.s. i'm more scared about my hair loss!!! i don't wanna go bald at 18! haha.. i may be over exaggerating.. but that's what it feels like sometimes. :(

Anyone know about hair?

my sister is a hair stylest you have to make sure u mosturize your hair try yogurt let it sit in ur hair for 10 to 15 min also use pantene pro-v and shampoos with aloe vera and remeber ur hair is prbably thinning because ur using hair products with mineral oils or fragrances which clog the pores try oranic hair care products these will also help and last thing let ur hair air dry and lay low onhow much heat u apply to ur hair. you can towel dry to.

Anyone know about hair?

Your dry itchy scalp is probably unrelated to your hair loss. Usually hair loss (alopecia) is caused by something going on internally. That could be a hormone imbalance, underactive

thyroid or a disease such as cushings syndrome which affects cortisol levels. First of all, though, you might try a dandriff shampoo or one formulated for dry itchy scalp. That's just to make you more comfortable by controlling the itching.

Next, I would go see an Internal Specialist or Endocrinologist. Since the Dermatologist didn't find anything, your hair loss is probably due to something internal. Through various blood tests, the cause can be sought out and treated. But in the case of some internal problems, the hair loss wouldn't be treatable but worry about that if and when the time comes. As far as your hair tangling, get a good conditioner so you don't have to tug at your hair trying to get the knots out. You're right, you shouldn't be losing your hair at 18, which is why I think there may be something internal going on. Your regular Doctor should be able to refer you to someone. Additionally, they can take a hair sample and study the follicle to see why it's dying. So, I would skip the Dermatologist for now and see an Internal Specialist or Endocrinologist. Hope you find the cause and that it's treatable. Good luck to you!