klueless_kid
Nov 16, 2009, 08:55 PM
I am 23 and my hair is getting so thing it is everywhere on everything~! I have been to the doctor. I was tested for thyroid, complete blood count and a comp metabolic panel. Everything came back OK... but I have psoriasis on my scalp like my mother and so the doctor didn't even think it would be anything else. Which irked me. The problem I have with the diagnosis is that I have never had any problems with it that people normally have with psoriasis. I mean I can feel a few places on my scalp but it didn't itch or flake or burn or anything that all the shampoos for it say that's what they treat. Now that I have been using t-gel like the doc said and applying a topical steroid, my head itches much more, I feel more places on my head, it hurts my scalp if I let the bristles touch when I brush it, and I don't see any improvement!! I have also been started taking hair and nail vitamins. I do dye my hair it is naturally blonde, I dye it dark brown, but it is not permanent hair dye, I use natural instincts which is supposed to be better for your hair(doesnt have ammonia or harsh chemicals used in permanent hair dye) but still the dye seemed like a more logical diagnosis since I have never had any problems with the psoriasis. I have not dyed it since September due to this whole issue.(which looks terrible since I have 1 inch blonde roots I think it makes the thinning more obvious or look like its even thinner. Doc says she does not think it is from the dye. I went back to the doctor she said the same thing she said before... but she said she would refer me to a dermatologist if I wanted her to. But from what I have read I would more likely need to see a trichologist? Any help would be much appreciated.