Can sulfur soap be used to wash hair for seborrheic alopecia?

Written by Huang Ling Juan

Dermatology

Updated on September 14, 2024

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If you are experiencing seborrheic hair loss, it is not recommended to use sulfur soap for shampooing. This is because sulfur has a degreasing effect and can treat seborrheic dermatitis, but sulfur is irritating to the scalp. Its strong degreasing effect on the scalp can alter the scalp's microecological environment, which is not conducive to the normal growth and recovery of hair. Therefore, it is not advisable to use sulfur soap for shampooing when experiencing seborrheic hair loss. With the advancement of science, many dandruff treatment and hair growth promoting skincare products can be used for shampooing. We can choose these types of products which cause less damage to the scalp barrier and are more gentle in degreasing, avoiding major irritation and facilitating the recovery of the scalp.

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Written by Huang Ling Juan

Dermatology

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What is hair loss lacking?

Hair loss is often related to deficiencies in vitamins such as vitamin A, vitamin B, and trace elements including iron, zinc, and calcium. It is also related to the lack of nutritional factors, such as a deficiency in high-quality protein, which can lead to hair loss. Hair loss can be associated with many factors, including nutrition, diet, neurological and mental factors, as well as certain diseases including endocrine disorders and immune system diseases that can cause hair loss. Therefore, when experiencing hair loss, it's important to carefully analyze the reasons, and visit a hospital to determine the specific causes. If the cause is a deficiency in trace elements and vitamins, appropriate supplements should be provided. If it is caused by diseases, timely treatment of the primary disease is necessary. In terms of diet, it is also important to consume foods rich in protein and vitamins.

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Written by Du Rui Xia

Obstetrics

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When does postpartum hair loss begin?

Postpartum hair loss generally begins three months after childbirth and is a normal physiological phenomenon. In medicine, it is also known as telogen effluvium postpartum. The main reason for hair loss is related to changes in estrogen levels in the body after pregnancy. During pregnancy, the increased levels of estrogen slow down the rate of hair loss and extend the life of hair. However, after giving birth, hormone levels gradually decrease and the hair loses hormonal support, leading to hair loss. This condition typically starts around three months postpartum and can gradually improve around six months after childbirth.

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Written by Zhu Zhu

Dermatology

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Hair loss is divided into several types.

There are many types of hair loss, mainly including androgenic alopecia, neurogenic alopecia, endocrine alopecia, nutritional alopecia, and physical alopecia. Androgenic alopecia is clinically known as seborrheic alopecia, while neurogenic alopecia is also called alopecia areata. Therefore, if you notice a significant amount of hair loss, it is essential to promptly identify the cause. In addition to the types of hair loss mentioned above, there may also be chemical-induced hair loss, infectious hair loss, symptomatic hair loss, congenital hair loss, seasonal hair loss, and other types.

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Written by Qu Jing

Dermatology

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How to treat hair loss?

There are many types of hair loss, such as sudden localized patchy hair loss known as alopecia areata, androgenetic alopecia which is related to genetic factors and dependent on the action of androgens, also known as seborrheic alopecia, as well as postpartum hair loss due to insufficient qi and blood after childbirth, and telogen effluvium caused by rapid weight loss or dieting. The specific treatment of hair loss should be based on the corresponding cause. The cause of alopecia areata is not completely clear, and it is related to factors such as emotions, stress, endocrine disruption, and autoimmunity. Treatment generally includes oral intake of compound glycyrrhizin tablets and topical application of minoxidil. If the skin lesions are widespread or severe, the combination of corticosteroid treatment may be considered, and treatment generally lasts several months or even longer. Androgenetic alopecia often occurs between the ages of 20 and 30 and is related to familial genetics. The treatment of this condition lacks very effective remedies. Treatment options include topical minoxidil, and oral intake of finasteride. Traditional Chinese medicine has relatively good effects in treating androgenetic alopecia, including the oral intake of Chinese herbal medicine and local acupuncture treatment. Attention should be paid to avoiding staying up late and maintaining a light diet. When the hair follicles have already closed, local hair transplantation can be carried out, transferring hair from the occipital region of the scalp to the top. If the area of androgenetic alopecia is too large without sufficient follicles for transplantation, then the use of a wig should be considered. (Note: Medications should be used under the guidance of a physician.)

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Written by Liu Gang

Dermatology

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How to effectively treat seborrheic hair loss?

Medically, seborrheic hair loss is also called androgenic alopecia, which is primarily caused by the hyperactivity of sebaceous glands leading to the gradual shrinkage of hair follicles, or rather, the weakening of hair roots, causing hair loss. Generally, it is somewhat related to heredity, with a higher clinical incidence in males than in females. Once this condition appears, it must be treated with medications. Oral treatments can include Vitamin B6 tablets, lipid-reducing hair regrowth tablets, and finasteride tablets. Minoxidil solution can also be used topically. This disease can gradually improve with treatment, but it is mostly not easy to fully recover, and some people may find that the condition worsens with age. During treatment, it is also essential to regulate one's diet and lifestyle habits, avoid spicy and irritating foods, refrain from staying up late, engage in more physical exercise, and enhance the immune system, all of which can aid in treatment.