Hair falling off, itchy scalp with coloration and small boils.What can be the cause and possible rem

In fact my hair started falling off some years back.Its reducing as days go by.My scalp itches like mad and i regularly notice some small boils on the scalp that really pain.The areas on my hair that have some coloration look like scars.Presently some young hairs are showing up in some portions but they have not changed in length for some months now.

I have tried several products like those of Dr Miracle and yet no improvement.

Help me regain my hair and look like a woman once more.

Hair falling off, itchy scalp with coloration and small boils.What can be the cause and possible remedy?

Maybe you should visit your doctor. You know, what with the boils.

Hair falling off, itchy scalp with coloration and small boils.What can be the cause and possible remedy?

it sound like you may have a very extreme case of psoriasis, or exema. Go see a dermatologist, they can give you a prescription, usually a cream to help with the boils and ichiness.

Hair falling off, itchy scalp with coloration and small boils.What can be the cause and possible remedy?

It sounds to me like something called stress alopecia. You may want to go to a dermatologist so that you cant get a product called nizoral it is a shampoo it may or may not be over the counter but if not you are going to need a prescription for it so make an appointment.

Hair falling off, itchy scalp with coloration and small boils.What can be the cause and possible remedy?

There can be SEVERAL causes:

Ringworm

Surprisingly, ringworm has nothing to do with worms, but is a fungal infection that can occur anywhere on the body. If it develops on the scalp, it can cause patches of hair loss and is known to doctors as "tinea capitis." Ringworm is the same thing as athlete's foot, and the same kind of fungal infection that can affect the nails too.

On the scalp, ringworm usually begins as a small pimple that progressively expands in size, leaving scaly patches of temporary baldness. The fungus gets into the hair fibers in the affected area and these hairs become brittle and break off easily, leaving a bald patch of skin. Affected areas are often itchy, red, and inflamed, with scaly patches that may blister and ooze. The patches are usually redder around the outside with a more normal skin tone in the center. This may create the appearance of a ring -- hence the name, ringworm.

Worldwide, the fungus Microsporum audouinii is a very common cause of ringworm, but increasingly Trichophyton tonsurans can also cause tinea capitis, especially in the US and Latin American countries. Other fungi that may cause tinea capitis include Trichophyton schoenleinii and Trichophyton megninii in Southern Europe and Africa, and Trichophyton violaceum in the Middle East.

The fungus Microsporum gypseum can also sometimes cause tinea capitis. This fungus is common in soil and may be transferred to humans by contact with infected animals. You can also get ringworm from pets that carry the fungus, and cats in particular are common carriers. Ringworm is contagious. It can be passed from one person to the next by direct skin-to-skin contact. You can also catch ringworm through contact with contaminated items such as combs, unwashed clothing, and shower or pool surfaces.

Treatment for ringworm varies depending on the particular fungus involved. Some types of ringworm infection will go away spontaneously and no treatment is given. However, most commonly, griseofulvin, an anti-fungal, is used. Griseofulvin is very effective against fungi in hair and skin but it is not so good at treating yeast or bacterial infections. The drug gradually accumulates in the skin and hair. It especially likes to bind with keratin, which is a key component of hair, skin, and nails, and blocks the fungus from infecting the keratin.

More recently, some fungi that cause tinea capitis show some resistance to the drug, which means higher doses and longer courses of treatment. As an alternative to griseofulvin, newer anti-fungal drugs like terbinafine, itraconazole, and fluconazole can be prescribed.

Folliculitis

Folliculitis is a term for inflammation of hair follicles. It looks like acne with little rings of inflammation surrounding the opening of a hair follicle. In the early stages of a folliculitis, the hair fiber may still be present, but as the folliculitis progresses the hair often falls out. When folliculitis is severe, inflammation is so intense that it can permanently destroy the hair follicles, leaving little bald patches.

There are non-infectious forms of folliculitis, such as those caused by oils and greases applied to the skin that clog up the hair follicles, but folliculitis is usually due to a bacterial infection. Particularly common is an infection of the hair follicles by Staphylococcus aureus. "Hot tub folliculitis" is caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa which grows in inadequately chlorinated water.

Nonprescription topical antibiotics such as bacitracin, mycitracin, or neomycin can be used to treat minor folliculitis. For more serious infections, oral antibiotics such as erythromycin may be used.

Seborrheic Dermatitis

Seborrheic dermatitis is first and foremost a skin condition, but it can involve infection and temporary hair loss if the dermatitis is located on the scalp or other skin areas. The dermatitis causes scaly, sometimes oily, inflamed skin that can be itchy or even painful to touch.

This is an inflammatory condition that is not well understood, although there does seem to be a genetic component and Caucasians, particularly of Celtic descent, are most susceptible. Some newborns develop seborrheic dermatitis when maternal androgens are passed from the mother to the baby across the placenta. Conditions such as Parkinson's disease, head injury, and stroke can also be associated with seborrheic dermatitis, and stress and chronic fatigue can make it worse. Times of hormone fluctuation, such as during puberty, can activate the onset.

In part, the trigger for seborrheic dermatitis may be androgen steroids. The sebaceous glands attached to the hair follicles begin to produce a very rich form of sebum. The sebum contains fewer free fatty acids and squalene but increased amounts of triglycerides and cholesterol. The excess, rich sebum production triggers the proliferation of skin flora. Yeast Pityrosporon ovale (also called Malassezia furfur) has been shown to increase in numbers with the intensity of seborrheic dermatitis. This excessive yeast proliferation causes more irritation and inflammation.

Although all this inflammation is not specifically directed at the hair follicle, if hair follicles are in the vicinity of the inflammatory cells then they can be affected. Hair follicles find inflamed skin an unhealthy environment in which to grow. Thus seborrheic dermatitis may non-specifically cause diffuse hair loss.

Although seborrheic dermatitis can involve a proliferation of yeast, seborrheic dermatitis is not infectious -- you cannot catch seborrheic dermatitis. Where yeast is involved in seborrheic dermatitis it comes from the affected individual's own skin. We all have yeasts of various types living on our skin -- the problem in seborrheic dermatitis is that the yeasts may grow to far greater numbers than normal.

Treatments

There are several treatments for seborrheic dermatitis. The simplest involves medicated anti-dandruff type shampoos to control the skin proliferation and scaling. Several shampoos might be recommended for alternating use on different days and each with its own particular activity.

Shampoos for seborrheic dermatitis may contain sulfur, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione, tar, salicylic acid, or oil of cade. These shampoos have been available for many years. More recently azole-based shampoos (such as ketoconazole [brand name: Nizoral]) have been made available over the counter. All can be effective in treating seborrheic dermatitis.

Some dermatologists may also prescribe antibiotics to control the skin flora and in doing so indirectly reduce the inflammation. The inflammation may be directly treated using a corticosteroid cream or lotion to control the body's immune response. Seborrheic dermatitis can be very persistent once it starts, so staying with treatment is required and preventative treatment is useful even when the symptoms are gone.

Also, it can be caused by many medications. Check with your Dr. Hope this helped.

Hair falling off, itchy scalp with coloration and small boils.What can be the cause and possible remedy?

You may have been allergic to a certain chemical that was put on your scalp or you may have very sensitive scalp The pH of the chemical may have been to strong. You should visit a physician.

Hair falling off, itchy scalp with coloration and small boils.What can be the cause and possible remedy?

vist and doctor please. you may have a form of aloepecia, psorasis or another hair problem placing chemicals on top of the affected scalp and hair doesnot help the sitiutation. please visit a doctor for help

Hair falling off, itchy scalp with coloration and small boils.What can be the cause and possible remedy?

you need to go to the doctor it could be a number of things scabies ringworm psorisis and he will give you meds to clear it up....self diagnoisis is nto the greatist....