Question I recently had a four-month allergic episode that involved very itchy skin. I have since been diagnosed as being allergic to yeast, and the symptoms are gone.
But -- the part of my scalp near my face, ears, and neck was affected by the itch, and now it seems that as a result of scratching I lost hair.
It's been a month since all the itching stopped, but the hair isn't growing back and I'm getting worried... what can I do?
Answer The hair should start growing back in 4-12 months. You can use Rogaine on the area to help the hair grow back. You should also have blood work to make sure there are no systemic causes for hair loss: thyroid disease, hormonal abnormalities, liver disease, kidney disease, systemic disease like lupus, genetic hair loss, medications, stress, recent surgeries or other stressors in your life. Sorry I did not write sooner but had computer problems.
