Your hair can be such a big part of who you are and if you suffer from a scalp condition you know how devastating some of the symptoms can be. Maybe your scalp is constantly itching, your hair is noticeably thinner or you keep finding flakes on your favorite black tops. So many of us have struggled throughout our lives with hair and scalp conditions but don’t worry the team at Bay Dermatology will do its best to help treat your condition and get you back to feeling confident.
Some conditions may be hereditary but there are many medical conditions such as malnutrition and infections that can cause issues with your scalp and may result in hair loss.
What Causes Scalp Conditions?
- Autoimmune disease
- Skin condition
- Hormonal disorder
- Psoriasis
- Scleroderma
- Parasitic infestation
Treatment for Scalp Conditions
Although not all scalp conditions can be cured there are treatments that can successfully control your symptoms. Options may include hair regrowth or scalp prescribed medications. Other times people find success in over the counter shampoos. When regrowth treatments don’t work many patients prefer wearing wigs.
Facts:
- It is natural to shed up to 100 hairs per day
- Hair loss affects 935 million people globally
- Dandruff is caused by an overgrowth of yeast (malassezia furfur)
The Experts at Bay Dermatology
Contact the experts at Bay Dermatology. Voted by the people of Tampa Bay as the number one dermatologists and cosmetic surgeons we are here to find the perfect treatment for you. We look forward to bringing out your confidence and the natural beauty of your skin.