SORE ITCHY CROWN AREA???
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ShiShiPooPoo
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Did you ever receive a response or help? I am having the same issue.
My hair is so thin in the crown area and it itches and is sore. I am thinking of seeing a derm...
Did you ever receive a response or help? I am having the same issue.
My hair is so thin in the crown area and it itches and is sore. I am thinking of seeing a derm...
naturalgurl
New Member
This is just a guess, but could it be a fungus? If so I believe sulfur helps with that or tea tree oil. Fungi are not uncommon in hair, it's one of the most frequent but least known about. Here's a bump for other suggestions...I could be wrong.
trinidarkie1
New Member
That was me for a long time. The only difference now is that I don't wear weaves any more and I let my hair breathe. IT could definitely be a fungus. Some Tea Tree Oil and a Scalp Exfolient would definitely help.
Choklatekiss79
Active Member
I had the same issue off and on. I just started using vitamin E on my scalp and it has really worked well so far.
ShiShiPooPoo
Well-Known Member
I have been thinking fungus. I had been cowashing my hair so much that it never had a chance to dry. It is getting pretty bad with the thinning as I noticed last night when I washed my hair...I was like WTH?
When I apply a little oil to the area it feels alot better actually. I think I may try a little sulfur and see if that helps...at this rate I will be bald in that area within a year.
When I apply a little oil to the area it feels alot better actually. I think I may try a little sulfur and see if that helps...at this rate I will be bald in that area within a year.
Stepiphanie
New Member
I'm having the same issue. It went away for a few days after wash day on sat, now back at it. I just massaged w/ some oil, think I need to add some peppermint eo in the mix, maybe sulfur too..this itchy soreness aint no joke!!
GV-NA-GI-TLV-GE-I
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I found this info:
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/what-causes-sore-spots-on-scalp.html
What causes Sore Spots on the Scalp?
Sore spots on the scalp are caused by various reasons. This condition may result from the use of harsh shampoos and conditioners, skin infections, allergic skin reactions, etc. Read on to know more about what causes sore spots on scalp.
Many people suffer from various scalp problems such as itching, crusting or flaking of the scalp and development of bumps, sores or blisters on the scalp. Development of sore spots is one of the common problems related to the scalp. These spots are sore to touch or even to the movement of hair. If you ask what causes sore spots on scalp, then there are several factors that contribute to sore spots. Lets have a look at few of them.
What Causes Sore Spots on Scalp?
In many cases, excessive washing or use of harsh shampoos and conditioner is the main cause of sore spots on scalp. It leads to drying out of the scalp and leaves the follicles open. This may result in follicle infection (folliculitis). Most of the hair care products consist of several toxic chemicals. These chemicals can cause drying of the skin and extracting its natural oils. It results in formation of sore, itchy spots on scalp. Due to lack of these essential oils, the skin becomes prone to yeast infections such as Melassezia Globbosa (fungus causing dandruff) or Pitysporum Ovale and other infections. These fungal infections result in the formation of dandruff and flaking of the scalp.
Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLS) is one of the toxic chemicals, which is an aggressive cleaning and foaming agent. It is added in about 90% of shampoos that are available in the market. It can give rise to some side effects such as premature aging of the skin, damage to eye membrane, prevention hair follicle growth and retards healing.
Some other possible causes of sore spots on scalp are:
A fungal infection due to ringworm (Tinea capitis) is responsible for sore spots on scalp. This infection is more common in children and gives rise to some symptoms such as itchy, red patches on the scalp. It results in hair loss and formation of bald areas. The skin becomes red, scaly and itchy. There may be swollen blisters or rash, which looks like black dots. This rash is highly contagious.
A skin condition such as acne can cause sore spots on scalp. This condition may result from hormonal causes, infection, blocked pores, ingrown hairs and incorrect diet.
An allergic skin reaction (contact dermatitis) can be a cause of sore spots. It is in two forms such as allergic contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis. Irritant contact dermatitis is a reaction resulted from the direct effect of irritant substance on the skin. Allergic contact dermatitis is a hypersensitivity reaction, originated from the body’s immune system. Contact dermatitis may be due to some cosmetic allergy.
Stress due to work pressure, exhaustion or emotional tension can give rise to sore spots on scalp.
Some viral infections such as shingles or chickenpox also can cause sore spots
You can use some natural oils such as chamomile, lavender, avocado or eucalyptus oil to soothe the itching. If you are suffering from the any scalp rash, it is better to consult the dermatologist before trying the OTC medications.
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/what-causes-sore-spots-on-scalp.html
What causes Sore Spots on the Scalp?
Sore spots on the scalp are caused by various reasons. This condition may result from the use of harsh shampoos and conditioners, skin infections, allergic skin reactions, etc. Read on to know more about what causes sore spots on scalp.
Many people suffer from various scalp problems such as itching, crusting or flaking of the scalp and development of bumps, sores or blisters on the scalp. Development of sore spots is one of the common problems related to the scalp. These spots are sore to touch or even to the movement of hair. If you ask what causes sore spots on scalp, then there are several factors that contribute to sore spots. Lets have a look at few of them.
What Causes Sore Spots on Scalp?
In many cases, excessive washing or use of harsh shampoos and conditioner is the main cause of sore spots on scalp. It leads to drying out of the scalp and leaves the follicles open. This may result in follicle infection (folliculitis). Most of the hair care products consist of several toxic chemicals. These chemicals can cause drying of the skin and extracting its natural oils. It results in formation of sore, itchy spots on scalp. Due to lack of these essential oils, the skin becomes prone to yeast infections such as Melassezia Globbosa (fungus causing dandruff) or Pitysporum Ovale and other infections. These fungal infections result in the formation of dandruff and flaking of the scalp.
Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLS) is one of the toxic chemicals, which is an aggressive cleaning and foaming agent. It is added in about 90% of shampoos that are available in the market. It can give rise to some side effects such as premature aging of the skin, damage to eye membrane, prevention hair follicle growth and retards healing.
Some other possible causes of sore spots on scalp are:
A fungal infection due to ringworm (Tinea capitis) is responsible for sore spots on scalp. This infection is more common in children and gives rise to some symptoms such as itchy, red patches on the scalp. It results in hair loss and formation of bald areas. The skin becomes red, scaly and itchy. There may be swollen blisters or rash, which looks like black dots. This rash is highly contagious.
A skin condition such as acne can cause sore spots on scalp. This condition may result from hormonal causes, infection, blocked pores, ingrown hairs and incorrect diet.
An allergic skin reaction (contact dermatitis) can be a cause of sore spots. It is in two forms such as allergic contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis. Irritant contact dermatitis is a reaction resulted from the direct effect of irritant substance on the skin. Allergic contact dermatitis is a hypersensitivity reaction, originated from the body’s immune system. Contact dermatitis may be due to some cosmetic allergy.
Stress due to work pressure, exhaustion or emotional tension can give rise to sore spots on scalp.
Some viral infections such as shingles or chickenpox also can cause sore spots
You can use some natural oils such as chamomile, lavender, avocado or eucalyptus oil to soothe the itching. If you are suffering from the any scalp rash, it is better to consult the dermatologist before trying the OTC medications.
Jetblackhair
Well-Known Member
I've experienced this too off and on. Last year I had a nickel size bald spot in my crown that just suddenly appeared.
My crown area felt better once I started washing twice a week and my hair has filled back in. But, that spot, I can always feel something there, and it's prone to itch and feel sensitive, very annoying.
My crown area felt better once I started washing twice a week and my hair has filled back in. But, that spot, I can always feel something there, and it's prone to itch and feel sensitive, very annoying.
ShiShiPooPoo
Well-Known Member
daydreem2876
carpe diem
I do have dry itchy scalp off and On I i regularly use the neutrogena t-gel and I find it very helpful (Queen Helene also makes a similar poo thats cheaper, stronger, and comes in a bigger bottle thats even better).
ORS No more flakes is the bestest ever when it comes to putting something on the scalp. Its worth a try!
kandegirl
Well-Known Member
I think a lot of us experience this, I do. Hot Oil treatments help my spot. I think it comes from just the simple fact its the crown of our head and maybe stress affects it too. Plus when my hair is growing it gets sore but this area of my hair is way short. And it loves to break off. I'm using Vatika oil and MTG to try and thicken it up. I think its helping.
1lboogie
New Member
I'm having the same problem too. It's happening in the crown area and on each side on the lower part of my hair. Those areas itch all the time. Plus the hair in those areas are excessively shorter than the rest of my hair. I don't know what to do.
curlmama
New Member
What did the derm say?
TexturedTresses
Well-Known Member
have you tried using sulfate free shampoos? That helped tremendously for me. I need to start using them again.....
Irresistible
New Member
my scalp (crown) did this all the time when I was relaxed , it went away after going natural
sunshinelady
New Member
My scalp even did this when I was natural. I have the thinning areas too. I went to a derm about it, he gave me a cortisone, but said there wasn't much he could do about it.
It's filling in but ever so slowly. 
Cutiepie7691
Member
What are some of the products you ladies are using? I noticed this a few weeks ago, I had just started using ORS Replinishing Conditioner. My scalp was sore in the middle and itching like crazy. I believe the conditioner was leaving a build-up on my scalp. I really don't know what to do b/c it gives me excellent results. I guess I just have to be extra careful about putting it near my newgrowth, which probably isn't going to do me any good when I'm several weeks post. I never have this issue with Humecto, that's how I knew it was ORS. I haven't used it for in the past week or two and I definitely noticed that my scalp is not itchy or sore.
ImFree27
Well-Known Member
yes and its driving me crazy, over the next two weeks im do baking soda rinse, acv rinse, exofoliate my scalp, and when i do my deep conditons i'm add 2 drops of tea tree oil to see if it helps, i may start mixing some essential oils with water to see if it helps becos this itching has to stop its getin on my nerves..
MissLawyerLady
New Member
Bumping!
The crown is the only problem area in my head. I'm a little past APL and all other areas of my head/hair are fine, but there is a section the size of small fist at the back of my crown where the majority of the hair is from 2 to 4 inches long.
The rest of my hair camoflauges it but I've always had a problem in this area. My hair is also coarsest in this one section. Toward touch up time it itches like crazy and is very sore.
Even before LHCF this was also my problem area as the ends in this section are prone to be very see through.
I'm going to start apply emu oil to my scalp and new growth every other day in this area and I'm going to pay special attention to moisturize this area daily. I only comb once a week, so I will continue to do low mani in this section. I hope that I'll see positive results by July- 6 months.
Any updates from anyone about what you're doing in this area?
The crown is the only problem area in my head. I'm a little past APL and all other areas of my head/hair are fine, but there is a section the size of small fist at the back of my crown where the majority of the hair is from 2 to 4 inches long.
The rest of my hair camoflauges it but I've always had a problem in this area. My hair is also coarsest in this one section. Toward touch up time it itches like crazy and is very sore.
Even before LHCF this was also my problem area as the ends in this section are prone to be very see through.
I'm going to start apply emu oil to my scalp and new growth every other day in this area and I'm going to pay special attention to moisturize this area daily. I only comb once a week, so I will continue to do low mani in this section. I hope that I'll see positive results by July- 6 months.
Any updates from anyone about what you're doing in this area?
MissLawyerLady
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BUMPING! For any updates....
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