Itching in area of male pattern baldness

[spiveslude]

Probably been discussed before but I cant find anything specific in search. Does your scalp ever itch just in the areas of male pattern baldness? Last 2 days my scalp has been killin me around the edges of my hairline between my temples and center of my forehead.

 

[eXVee]

Yep. I've noticed more itching when an area's shedding. I believe the itching sensation is meant to make you scratch so the loose hairs get removed more easily.

 

[shadowRX]

This month my hairline has been crazy itchy! I've never had this before, and I have no clue what is causing it..

Do you think it could be because I'm using the 1% Nizoral too much? (5x a week) I only use it on my hairline.

 

[1750]

itching can be caused by a number of factors... each if which is liekly different for each person depending on their circumstance.

Itching can be caused from inflammation of the scalp and the hair minaturising
It can be caused by minoxidil or any one of the topicals you're putting on your head as many dry the skin thanks to the alcoholic penetrating agents utilised in them.
Many minoxidils also contain mild acids such as retin-a or azelaic acid that can cause irritation... but also reduce androgen binding by up to 30-40%.
as far as nizoril is concerned... this is a steroidal synthesis inhibitor and mainly used as an anti inflammatory. When you use this, afterwards it is highly likely to leave the scalp with some form of tingling sensation which may cause you to itch.
The topic itching is almost as tough to answer as how to fight/fix hairloss..... but yes... in the areas of male pattern baldness it will likely itch more than the side and back of your scalp as a general rule IMO

 

[follicle84]

I agree with the above post. I have also heard itching can be a result of infected follicles that bacteria is feeding on as a result of excess sebum being produced due to male pattern baldness. I have also noticed my scalp hurts sometimes if i go more than a day or two without washing my hair. However when i wash it everyday it dont get the pain im my scalp where i believe i am losing hair.