AboutMelanie Vonzabuesnig Expertise Female hair loss is my main focus. Women today are very susceptible to several types of hair loss including telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, and androgenetic alopecia. I can answer questions about the causes and types of female hair loss. I can share information about natural holistic remedies to improve female hair loss conditions.
Experience My interest in female hair loss sprung from my own experience with extensive hair loss. Determined to grow my hair back, I diligently studied every piece of information I could find on the biology of hair growth. After successfully re-growing my hair with safe and effective natural products, I felt compelled to learn more and to share this information with other women. I am experienced in blending custom hair loss formulas. I am also experienced in writing about female hair loss issues.
Publications My hair loss information has been included in The Truth about Womens Hair Loss by Spencer Kobren, Naturally Healthy Skin by Stephanie Tourles, Alternative Healing by Bill Gottleib and Natural Health Magazine. I am the author of several books on hair loss.
Education/Credentials I am a certified aromatherapist specializing in formulas for scalp and hair conditions.
Question Hi i have had this problem for a few years but im afraid its getting worse. I have an inflamed scalp it itches, burns, feels like staff crawling under, even feels soft at times, and it pains. This is in the center of my heard the whole middle back scalp.This area is not red. But my hair breaks off hear it breaks like 2-4cm from the root.My hair is also falling more on the left side of my heard.I have tried fancy shampoos but they do not work,the hair falls more. I would like to take a more natural route know. Will a family doc be able to help me? There are dermatolist around my area. Thank u in advanced.
Answer Hi Jessy: Inflammation is a sign of infection or irritation. Infections that affect the scalp include fungal, yeast or bacterial. Fungal infections commonly cause hair loss due to breakage. Another type of infection that can affect hair and scalp is demodex folliculorum. It is parasitic infection of the hair follicles. A "crawling sensation" is associated with this condition. All of these conditions are described in more detail in my book Hair Loss in Women...Getting to the Root of the Problem.
Essential oils have anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-parasitic properties. Using a potent essential oil scalp treatment may be very effective.
Because your condition has been long-standing it is possible that the infection has gone deeper into the follicles. Once this happens there is a possibility of follicle damage or scarring.
A dermatologist or trichologist would be able to determine the type and severity of infection. They could also determine if scarring has occurred. If you choose to see a dermatologist make sure they are highly knowledgeable and experienced in hair loss conditions, and that they are open to natural remedies. You can find more information on types, causes and cures of female hair loss in my website.
Sincerely, Melanie Vonzabuesnig
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