Just got make from the dermatologist

[peefyloo]

Well it seems i don't have eczema, psoriasis, or the S. dermatitis... i have Ichthyosis...problem is...shaving the head wont really do anything, it will just keep coming back.

well... the hair loss could be because of that, but the doc thinks its just pattern baldness

ohhhhhh wellllllll

[PigPen]

I says shave it anyway.

[schro]

I second that.

Everyone here has found relief from an itchy scalp, be it psoraisis, sebhorreic dermititis, dandruff, or whatever. What makes you think you're so special??? 

J/K bro.
Do what you think is best for your situation.

[Marz]

Yeah, at least buzz it down.

[Stu]

I would agree that it is worth a shot.  There are enough guys here with similar issues who have found relief.  Besides, maybe your dermatologist owns stock in Minoxidil... hmmm. 

[frostillicus123]

try keeping it sly and than using lubes..... time will tell...

[BALDANDRE]

You know I say go for it...

Shaving may still help BOTH your problems!

[Razor X]

Shaving it smooth, at least for a while, will make it easier for you to apply lotions or topical meds that may alleviate the problem.

[froze]

I used to have bad dandruff problem! Since I started shaving the dome its gone away for the most part!!!

[Robmeister]

... i have Ichthyosis...

Ichthyosis??

The greek word for "fish" is "Ichthus" 

Does this condition involve some sort of scaly situation?

[Robmeister]

I was right:

From Dictionary.com:

ichthyosis

noun
any of several congenital diseases in which the skin is dry and scaly like a fish 

[GaugedFreak]

Check out Emu oil. It does wonder for try skin and all types of skin conditions. I originally started using it on my lobes (they are stretched) to keep them oiled, stretchy and from drying out after cleaning. It's done wonders, not just for my lobes but all types of skin problems, sun burns, etc. It's definitely worth a shot, I use it on my face and head and it makes them look great.