All year I've been plagued with an issue that I'm getting really fed up with. I've been getting scabs on my scalp. Half the time they seem to come out of nowhere, the rest of the time I think the develop from small spots under the skin...could it be acne or something else?
I take medication for long term acne which has worked miracles so I'd be surprised if it's now developed elsewhere. I don't have dandruff, my scalp isn't flaky or itchy...
I'm losing a fair amount of hair all the time (shedding, thankfully no bald patches), which I think is down to anaemia I'm waiting on treatment for (covid delays) and I don't think they're related.
I have dyed hair but again I'm not sure this is the issue, I've never had a reaction before and no issues with patch tests.
I do get a little sebbhoric dermatitis on my face and round my ears occasionally but again, quite mild and I don't think I have any of my scalp at the moment. I also used nizoral over the spring and summer which clears up a flare very quickly but has made no difference to this. Likewise, shampoo changes don't seem to help and I don't use any other products. I've tried applying aloe vera on the recommendation of a friend but again, zilch.
It's such a minor thing when so many people are going through so much at the moment, but it's getting me down
At a bit of a loss tbh. Too embarrassed to ask my hair dresser and can't get so much as a telephone apt with gp for love nor money. The sore patches are so uncomfortable when brushing or washing my hair. My scalp and hair are otherwise healthy. I've never had this before and am running out of ideas.
Does anyone have any thoughts or advice please?