intravenous pyelography (IVP) a radiographic technique for examining the structure and function of the urinary system. A contrast medium is injected intravenously, and serial x-ray films are taken as the medium is cleared from the blood by the kidneys.
Frequently this is caused by undiagnosed scalp dandruff that is causing problems downstream on the face. Dandruff can be located in areas of the body with hair follicles. It is most typically found on the scalp, ears, face, and middle of the chest. Seborrhea is not seen on the palms and soles where there are no hair follicles. Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 8/13/2015.
That is not to say that there is no relationship. Does dandruff cause hair loss or is it the other way around? Hair loss patterns are not directly caused by dandruff. Dandruff is a scalp condition and hair loss comes from conditions affecting hair follicles. There is, however, indirect relationship between the two.