Mites related to baldness?
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Mites related to baldness?
Since there is really no known cause of baldness, Could the demodex mites be playing a part in this?
Hi Eggbert,
I'm currently trying the new scalp lotion and will report on it's effectiveness soon. My thoughts on your question are that whilst susceptibilty to baldness is on many levels (which are largely genetic) there are however a number of other influences that make the condition worse. Scalp health which can be worsened by conditions such as Seb Derm, roscacea and other 'acne like' inflammations can impact hair growth phases. I also believe that demodex mites contribute to this inflammation.
Early indications suggest that the scalp lotion is working positively. Itching has reduced, along with hairloss (but Walter please reduce the perfumed smell..lol).
I'll provide a full update soon.
Take care,
ShaunR_UK
I'm currently trying the new scalp lotion and will report on it's effectiveness soon. My thoughts on your question are that whilst susceptibilty to baldness is on many levels (which are largely genetic) there are however a number of other influences that make the condition worse. Scalp health which can be worsened by conditions such as Seb Derm, roscacea and other 'acne like' inflammations can impact hair growth phases. I also believe that demodex mites contribute to this inflammation.
Early indications suggest that the scalp lotion is working positively. Itching has reduced, along with hairloss (but Walter please reduce the perfumed smell..lol).
I'll provide a full update soon.
Take care,
ShaunR_UK
The reason I suspected it, is becuase I do indeed get some acne like infections on my scalp occasionally.
I get dandruff that anti- dandruf shampoos dont have an effect on. and I started losing hair at about 19 which was around the same time I developed Rocacea.
No one in my family suffers from baldness, My dad is 58 and has a full head of hair, and so does my brother who is a couple years older than me ( 28 ), so I cant see a link there.
My scalp is always ithcy and flaky and my rocacea is quite bad around the hairline.
But I recived my DS shampoo a few days ago and can already feel a difference! Ive used it 4 times so far and my scalp is not itchy at all and no longer flaky... is it normal to see a difference that quickly??
Also, walter, I sent you a message to see if you could include a sample of the scalp ointmet in my next shipment... hopfully you get it in time before its shipped out
I get dandruff that anti- dandruf shampoos dont have an effect on. and I started losing hair at about 19 which was around the same time I developed Rocacea.
No one in my family suffers from baldness, My dad is 58 and has a full head of hair, and so does my brother who is a couple years older than me ( 28 ), so I cant see a link there.
My scalp is always ithcy and flaky and my rocacea is quite bad around the hairline.
But I recived my DS shampoo a few days ago and can already feel a difference! Ive used it 4 times so far and my scalp is not itchy at all and no longer flaky... is it normal to see a difference that quickly??
Also, walter, I sent you a message to see if you could include a sample of the scalp ointmet in my next shipment... hopfully you get it in time before its shipped out
Hi Eggbert,
You should be looking at you mothers side of the family for male pattern baldness, although as you pointed out, your brother does not suffer. This is quite often the case. The best approach is to take a multi modal approch to fighting your hairloss. The DS products help on many levels but it may be worth exploring DHT inhibitors such as Propecia / Finasteride. Nizoral shampoo (2% Ketoconazole) is also proven to be very helpful. I have also started using the new Alpecin After Shampoo Liquid which is very cheap and introduces Caffeine to the scalp which has been suggested lengthens the hair growth phase.
See how you get on with the shampoo and scalp lotion and we can take it from there.
Take care,
ShaunR_UK
You should be looking at you mothers side of the family for male pattern baldness, although as you pointed out, your brother does not suffer. This is quite often the case. The best approach is to take a multi modal approch to fighting your hairloss. The DS products help on many levels but it may be worth exploring DHT inhibitors such as Propecia / Finasteride. Nizoral shampoo (2% Ketoconazole) is also proven to be very helpful. I have also started using the new Alpecin After Shampoo Liquid which is very cheap and introduces Caffeine to the scalp which has been suggested lengthens the hair growth phase.
See how you get on with the shampoo and scalp lotion and we can take it from there.
Take care,
ShaunR_UK