Symptoms of Seborrheic Alopecia

The main symptoms of seborrheic alopecia include: 1. Oily scalp: Patients experience excessive sebum secretion on the scalp, resulting in a consistently oily feeling in the hair. The hair may quickly become oily even after washing and may emit an unpleasant odor. 2. Increased dandruff: A large amount of dandruff may appear on the scalp, which is difficult to completely remove. This dandruff may appear as white powdery flakes and may fall from the hair, leaving visible marks on clothing or skin. 3. Scalp itching and inflammation: Patients often experience severe scalp itching, which may be accompanied by redness and pain in severe cases. These symptoms may result from irritation of the scalp caused by excessive oil and dandruff. 4. Hair loss: Seborrheic alopecia causes gradual thinning or shedding of hair, typically occurring in affected scalp areas such as the crown or forehead. This hair loss may be progressive and could continue to develop if left uncontrolled. 5. Changes in hair quality: The patient's hair may gradually become finer, softer, yellowish, and dull, with a tendency to break easily. This is due to the toxic effects of substances such as oleic acid in the sebum secretions on the hair follicles, causing hair damage. 6. Noticeable localized hair loss: In advanced stages of seborrheic alopecia, patients may develop clearly visible localized hair loss, such as hair in the crown or forehead area becoming thin and failing to grow long, with the hair ends appearing frayed.