Diffuse Hair Thinning in a Woman in Her 40s
When did you first notice the thinning becoming more obvious?

When did you first notice the thinning becoming more obvious?
It often improves greatly with the right approach, though mild flare-ups can happen—especially with weather changes or stress.
I understand how frustrating and confusing scalp flaking can be, especially when it keeps coming back. Thank you for the details and the photograph (not shown for privacy). Your symptoms sound most consistent with seborrhoeic dermatitis, which typically affects oily areas and can cause redness, itching, and greasy yellow-white flakes. Conditions like psoriasis (which often […]
Any scaling on the eyebrows, beard area, or sides of the nose?
Have you noticed flare-ups during stress or colder weather?
Are the flakes mostly dry and white, or do they ever look greasy or stuck to the scalp?
They often fade gradually over several weeks to months, depending on skin tone, sun exposure, and how active the acne is.
I completely understand how frustrating lingering marks can feel, and you’ve described things very clearly. Thank you for the details and the photograph (not shown for privacy). Your presentation is most consistent with post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, which often develops in deeper or darker skin tones after even mild inflammation. Conditions such as melasma (which typically affects […]
Do you still get active pimples or mainly the marks now?