Lee.. Hmm! Do you think it might be parasites which Ivermectin tackles? I have to say I do not have any scalp irritation. Just shedding. I have sebderm on my face, not my scalp. I control it with organic Francincense oil.

I was diagnosed with Seborrheic Dermatitis in May 2022 following COVID-19 infection. Around the same time I started losing hair in various places. Ultimately, I was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata. There is plenty of research which suggests links between COVID-19, various COVID-19 vaccines, and autoimmune-related hair loss. It has been hypothesized Seborrheic Dermititis could be caused by an autoimmune response too. Stress, genetics, and more are also part of the picture. A lot to consider and explore. Ultimately, I hope we all find acceptance... I am moving toward it.

Thank you all, I can relate to you all. I've always had long hair and would always put it in a French braid. Now my hair is so thin. I've never had any sores until the other day. I have bought some shampoo with Tea tree oil. It seams it works for a week. So then go back to my Head n shoulders with tea tree. But if zi don't keep up with washing my hair every day. I start to get really itchy again.
Thank you Jason for your information. My son is 47 and going through everything you are. Was very interesting to hear what your going through. My son has lost all body hair to his eye lashes and brows. He had alopecia arrest back in his high school years and we thought it was back. Very interesting that you are going through the same thing. I will have him check out those links on YouTube.

Kathy, yes Ivermectin is proven to help reduce demodex. I do not have one mark on my face, using a thin, and I mean thin, layer of Ivermectin cream nightly! I do fluch when I get too warm, like in Rosacea, but then again, the latest science believes Demodex and most acne is caused by an overgrowth of this natural microbiota, that WE ALL HAVE! Sure, some folks will only have a few, very few, and never cause any problems. Then there is unlucky folks, like me with a gazillion, ugh!

Kathy/Lee,

I can definitely relate. While I am bald by choice, my eyebrows, eyelashes, beard, and other body hair has shed, thinned, or been lost. As stated, I believe this is to due to Seborrheic Dermatitis, triggered autoimmune issues, or other factors. In May 2024 it will be 2 years since this nightmare started.

Are either of you familiar with Dr. Donovan of the Donovan Hair Clinic? If not, you might check out his website and YouTube videos. I am not a patient of his, but appreciate his significant content and online engagement. You can Google him and below is a link to a few videos which may be informative:

https://youtu.be/LniTJX0ODBE?feature=shared

https://youtu.be/I6J7SlwcWxc?feature=shared

I am almost certain you can find his professional perspective on the use of Ivermectin for hair loss somewhere within his website. Happy to share more information here if interested. Tomorrow is a new day...