- Mon Dec 19, 2011 2:52 pm
#22834
I have been using a laser hair comb that is used to reverse hair loss and it is FDA approved for this. My question is after using the hair loss laser for about a month at about 20 minutes per session every other day but in the last week I increased the time that I used the laser to 40 minutes per session then suddenly I started to get a really itchy scalp; is it possible that the laser comb can cause some kind of reaction on the scalp. I have not changed anything; I am still using the same shampoo that I have been using for months so I cant think of anything else that could have cause this itching. Please help the itching is driving me crazy.
Moderator: GrahamM
- Tue Dec 20, 2011 2:43 pm
#22930
Do you think you're itchy because it's working and your hair is growing back? I know I find it itchy whenever I shave hair off (like on my legs) and it starts to grow back...so maybe your itching is a good sign!
- Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:59 pm
#23008
The itchiness is also accompanied by flaking kind of like dandruff I also suffer from very oily scalp. So I doubt that it is caused by hair growing back. In fact the closest thing that has similar symptoms is Seborrheic dermatitis. I did not have this problem until I upped the usage of the hair loss laser.
- Mon Dec 26, 2011 11:36 pm
#23316
That's strange. Some brands of laser combs are actually being studied as a treatment for seborrheic dermatitis. From what I've found, some itching is a normal side effect. Still, if you're worried, you should see a dermatologist for a proper diagnosis.
