Medical treatments for an itchy scalp with hair loss
Treatments vary depending on the cause of the itchiness and hair loss. Your doctor may recommend: steroids (taken orally or applied to the scalp via cream or injection) to reduce inflammation antifungals (applied topically or orally) to combat yeast immunotherapy medication to turn the immune response on or off Common therapies to treat hair loss include: minoxidil (Rogaine) to slow hair loss and regrow new hair finasteride (Propecia) to treat inherited baldness hair transplantation Natural and at-home treatment for an itchy scalp with hair loss Not every itchy scalp with hair loss needs medical treatment. Here are some things you can do yourself to ensure that your scalp and hair stay healthy. Eat a healthy diet Important nutrients for hair and scalp health include: iron zinc niacin selenium One caveat: Don’t take these nutrients in supplement form unless you know you have a deficiency. According to research published in Dermatology Pra...
