Does intense scratching contribute to thinning of hair?

[unluckystat]

Ever since I was a kid I've always had lots of itching on my scalp when I would play basketball or go out in the heat. I would also scratch my head a lot when I was doing homework or studying as a response to stress I guess. Could I have damaged my hair follicles long term or is it unlikely? BTW genetically I should be losing my hair, but not for another 7 years.

 

[Administrator]

Only if you have physically caused damage to the scalp would this affect things. Talk to a dermatologist about getting the itching under control.

Admin

 

[unluckystat]

I have stopped scatching my scalp ever since... I am still thinning though, I think my genetic predisposition is hitting me early :cry:

 

[unluckystat]

any opinions??