Itchy Scalp and Balding With High Stress Job
Itchy scalp and balding, 34 old female, food truck owner (hi stress), with pcos and diabetic..
Health related questions:.
Pleeasese help me diagnose my issue: im overweight, diabetic, have pcos last long period 2 years ago, spotted twice this month (bacause of cbd which always brings my period back but recently also been taking inistol for the last month), and 34 year old woman who has high levels of stress because I run my own busines, i have a 130 thousand dollar loan that i owe to my bank, im a legit powerhouse running shit, despite the stress i also have an issue that i want to concentrate on, my scalp is always itchy and i have 1 bald patch and another with hair folicles, i keep losing hair everyday, im scarred im going to go bald. What can i do about my head, its always itchy after sweat, flaky, I peel off scabs and even after washing it it still itches all the time do i have an infection, what casued this. What can i do to heal. I do plan on cutting out all sugar and carbs out and only eating protein, vegtables only for a long time. I am taking inistol faithfully just started one month ago help me. Im feel defeated. I will admit, i do not workout, but i get movement everyday because i run a food truck, i also average 5 hours of sleep. I feel like giving up this dream of mine because of the stress. I feel like its the cause of hairloss.
California
06/05/2026
Hi JENNINE F.,
Itching of the scalp is often caused by fungus, scalp psoriasis, dandruff and various other inflammatory disorders, folliculitis, seborrheic dermatitis, chronic scratching, allergic reaction to hair products and these would not all be treated the same.
Without testing to help pinpoint the exact health issue or cause. It would be difficult to determine possible plans of action. I will try and explain what I would do for myself below.
Trying to eliminate hair product as a potential cause or exacerbator would be my first thought and I would try and remember if this problem started at a time when I had started a new hair product and if my memory showed that it might have, I would consider switching to a new product for sensitive skin. If that offered no relief I would next consider a fungal infection because gut dysbiosis is very commonly seen in diabetics and even more so in those who are overweight and fungal infections are significantly more common in people with gut dysbiosis.
To try and begin to eliminate the possibility of fungus, if it were me with this condition, I would probably make a borax and water solution of one cup of warm water and a shy tablespoon of borax. I would then shampoo my hair at the very beginning of my shower and rinse my hair well and follow immediately with the cup of borax water and let that sit on my scalp for the remainder of my shower and rinse the borax out of my hair at the end of the shower. I would do this for 5 days and I would be looking for some type of reduction in the itchiness that I have been experiencing.
If the above helps to relieve any of my itching then I would continue it and also make a spray of MSM that I could carry with me to spray onto my scalp during the day to further fight any potential fungus on my scalp. This spray can be made by by adding 2 grams of MSM powder per ounce of water and fully dissolving the powder in the water before attempting to spray. In my experience, if the MSM is not fully dissolved, it will clog and ruin the sprayer. For another application option, I would consider a bottle that has the extended pointed tip for application directly to the scalp and not the hair. With this type of bottle I can go up to 4 grams of MSM per ounce of water.
I know it would be hard, but I would do my best to not scratch my head.
The next thing I would try and eliminate is seborrheic dermatitis and I would use melatonin gel for this purpose. I explain how to make melatonin gel here :
https://www.earthclinic.com/supplements/melatonin-gel.html
Using a pointed bottle, I would apply this directly to the scalp very sparingly and look for improvement within a week. The melatonin content of the gel is also useful for hair growth as shown in multiple studies.
That would be enough to keep me busy for quite awhile trying to eliminate three potential causes of my symptoms.
Art
USA
06/05/2026
JENNINE,
Find a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor in your area.
You can get started with Methylated Multivitamin/min. Ashwaganda (1 500mg morning and night), Rhodiola (1 500 mg night and morning) this with help with stress and endocrine system. Then Barberry for liver cleansing. You can read my right up on Diabetes under Diabetes 1, multiple remedies. I recommend listing to meditation frequencies on YouTube the 3 hour ones while you sleep.
You need to seek professional help. Find an ND and hire some help or cut back on hours of business until you get your health back. Good Luck
USA
06/05/2026
JENNINE
Causes of hair loss in women (AI)
Common causes of hair loss in women include hormonal changes, genetics, nutritional deficiencies, stress, and certain medical conditions like alopecia.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS): This condition can lead to an overproduction of androgens, resulting in hair thinning.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can lead to hair loss due to elevated levels of androgens, such as testosterone, which shrink hair follicles and disrupt the hair growth cycle. This condition often results in a specific type of hair loss known as androgenetic alopecia, or female pattern hair loss.
Nutritional Deficiencies
Lack of essential nutrients such as iron, zinc, and vitamins (especially Vitamin D and B vitamins) can contribute to hair loss.
Physical or emotional stress can push hair follicles into a resting phase, leading to increased shedding.
Alopecia Areata: An autoimmune disorder that causes patchy hair loss.
Thyroid Disorders: Both hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism can affect hair growth.
May want to add D3 also
