r/FemaleHairLoss • u/heatheraria Undiagnosed/Unknown cause • 2d ago

Support/Advice Is anyone else losing hair on the back of their head? And having an itchy scalp

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I have been experiencing hair loss for 6 years now and recently it just got much much worse.

I have tried derma stamping. I have added spironolactone 100mg for over 6 months now. Switched from topical to oral minoxidil. It’s like every time I try to fix it, it just gets worse it is very depressing.

I feel like it isn’t just AGA anymore?? My scalp has been itchy this whole time for 6 years and I have tried medicated shampoos and an antibiotic the derm put me on that didn’t work either. I feel like I am going crazy, has anyone experienced the same?

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u/Esmerelda1959 2d ago

I'd get a biopsy to get a proper diagnosis.

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u/Own_Koala_4404 1d ago

✋🏾I inexplicably lost all of the hair at the back of my head. It’s been that way now for about 15 years. I saw a dermatologist once and she was absolutely useless. I just started using a prescription from Musely to see if it will regrow. It’s been two weeks and I see a difference already. The back used to have bald spots and now there’s new hair growing.

Adding that I have a full blood panel done yearly and everything is fine there. I tried multi vitamins, biotin, and Minoxidil and none of those helped.

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u/Stunning-Company2016 1d ago

Hi whatvexactly do u use?

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u/Own_Koala_4404 1d ago edited 1d ago

I have no idea. The dermatologist looked at my hair and scalp and pulled on what little hair that I had there and couldn’t determine anything. She recommended I try Minoxidil which didn’t help me at all.

I am going to schedule another dermatologist appt Monday. I didn’t know a biopsy was a possibility until I found this group.

Edit: sorry I read it wrong. I thought you asked what I have. It’s The Hair Topical Solution: Minoxidil 8% Spironolactone .075% Tretinoin .01% Ketoconazole 2% Hydrocortisone 1%

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u/Blepblehmuthafuca 2d ago

One,Minoxidil does cause hair loss initially before u see improvements.

Two, itchy scalp could be a host of issues. Dandruff? Eczema? Allergy? Dry scalp? Oily scalp? Low vitamin D levels?

I have PCOS and have low iron and vitamin D so hair loss is kinda my current situation and Im on birth control to help with hormones. I take Spirolactone for acne and hair loss.

Honestly if anti dandruff shampoo doesn't work I would seriously see if ur allergic to another product u place on ur scalp.

I'm not a doctor or a derm this is from my experience

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u/noahswetface 1d ago

start using nizoral ASAP--start with 1-2x a week, leave on for 5-7 mins before washing off.

also, you may be prone to yeasty scalp. thoroughly blowdry your hair after getting out of the shower and see if it helps.

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u/memomemomemomemomemo 1d ago

Also back nizoral and going to a doctor/ derm

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u/heatheraria Undiagnosed/Unknown cause 1d ago

I have used 2% ketoconazole and it has not done anything for the itchiness unfortunately. Clobetasol is the same.

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u/OppositeHornet3425 1d ago

Trust me on this — look up monistat for hair growth and start the protocol immediately.

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u/No_Strawberry_55 9h ago

It's the exact same for me! Most of my hairloss is also in the back and ONLY the back itches. The itch isn't constant for me though. I do also experience hairloss around my hairline. My derm said I probably have AGA, but I'm not convinced as she only diagnosed it by looking at my scalp for a few seconds lol. Have you had any bloodwork done?

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u/aquaroseflower 1d ago

Someone else not too long ago had this same issue.