Seborrheic dermatitis is manifested by itching, burning, scaling, but is not an independent cause of hair loss. It is important that people with seborrheic dermatitis are less tolerant of topical treatments than other people. For example, minoxidil solution, which is one of main treatments for hair loss, is difficult to tolerate because it causes itching and burning of scalp. Most hair-strengthening medications and solutions are alcohol-based, irritating scalp and exacerbating seborrheic dermatitis. As a result, seborrheic eczema does not cause hair loss on its own