I had this very same thing happen to me with my traditional locs. I ended up combing them out because there was no way I could hide it anymore after a certain point. I experienced the excruciating itch as well. I have a friend who is a trichologist and from her observation said I had telogen effluvium which is a form of alopecia. It’s stress induced (emotional stress as well as physical stress we put on our hair). She recommended very low manipulation and low tension styles, keeping my hair clean (I wash once a week now) and taking my iron supplements since I have anemia as well which can also cause hair loss. I also stopped mixing oils and products that I would put on my scalp. The most important, I had to learn how to effectively manage my stress! My crown has grown back so full! Last year it was literally not even a pinch of hair left in my crown and same time this year it’s thick and a little over 4 inches long. During this time I only used 2 things in my scalp the mielle rosemary oil and Camille rose rejuva drops for alopecia. Hope this helps ❤
It sounds like allergy. I had itchiness and soreness with slow growth on my crown. That's not alopecia; the hair is thick with chronic breakage; so the hair is weak. Of course, a derm or trichologist is best to have a close look, given steroid to calm the area, and make a definite diagnosis. What I was use Living Proof scalp care (expensive), available online for several month to balance the microbiome of my scalp and had almost immediate relief of the itchiness and soreness. I would not use oils right away. Highly recommended product for chronic flaking, dandruff, seborrheic derm. Most scalp issues are chronic inflammation from an imbalance of the microbiome on your scalp.
Maybe combining in those areas can help? Or combine your full head to create a stronger base for each loc? My hair has been thinning in areas even before establishing my locs so thinning is definitely a fear of mine. But if my locs start thinning or looking stressed at the root, I’d combine them for strength. Dermatitis can cause hair thinning. Especially if left untreated. That could also explain your itching. I have psoriasis on my scalp. That causes your follicles to fall out at a quicker rate. That is a big contributor of my thinning. And sometimes the follicles don’t grow back. I’ve had it since I was a child. We just all need to give ourselves grace.
I just now came across this video and I know it a month old but i feel compelled to comment anyway... To me, it not alopecia...the way you described "intense/excruciating" itch..you may be dealing with eczema. I experienced it at one point in the middle of my head and I had patches of eczema on my arm and legs as well and that was back in 2010-2012... Just know that it can be stress and diet but do check with trichologist to be sure. Your locs look great and that area can grow back out once healed. Dont give up 🙏🏽
I would consult a trichologist or dermatologist. African American if possible. I’ve been locked for over 20 years. The only times I experienced severe itching was due to allergy to product. It may have something to do with your styling. Don’t ignore the itching
I don't think its alopecia your root is thick ! It could be the hair you use , I just saw a woman with a big bandage on her forehead and she said she brought a Human hair wig she had to go to a doctor and they say it the dye they use on the hair. So maybe cut off the added hair and see what happen .
I don’t think that is alopecia, because the hair normally falls out at the root. You don’t have scalp showing. I would have a consultation with a Loctitian for suggestions. Pauline at En Toi does online consultation, she may have videos on this. But don’t claim Alopecia rebuke that.
I don’t want to claim alopecia. I just have no idea why it’s thinning in that only area where I have the dents and itchiness, but I will definitely check out your recommendation.
I had this very same thing happen to me with my traditional locs. I ended up combing them out because there was no way I could hide it anymore after a certain point. I experienced the excruciating itch as well. I have a friend who is a trichologist and from her observation said I had telogen effluvium which is a form of alopecia. It’s stress induced (emotional stress as well as physical stress we put on our hair). She recommended very low manipulation and low tension styles, keeping my hair clean (I wash once a week now) and taking my iron supplements since I have anemia as well which can also cause hair loss. I also stopped mixing oils and products that I would put on my scalp. The most important, I had to learn how to effectively manage my stress! My crown has grown back so full! Last year it was literally not even a pinch of hair left in my crown and same time this year it’s thick and a little over 4 inches long. During this time I only used 2 things in my scalp the mielle rosemary oil and Camille rose rejuva drops for alopecia. Hope this helps ❤
If you haven’t you should see a dermatologist and a trichologist asap. Don’t let denial make a issue a problem. Good luck!
It sounds like allergy. I had itchiness and soreness with slow growth on my crown. That's not alopecia; the hair is thick with chronic breakage; so the hair is weak. Of course, a derm or trichologist is best to have a close look, given steroid to calm the area, and make a definite diagnosis. What I was use Living Proof scalp care (expensive), available online for several month to balance the microbiome of my scalp and had almost immediate relief of the itchiness and soreness. I would not use oils right away. Highly recommended product for chronic flaking, dandruff, seborrheic derm. Most scalp issues are chronic inflammation from an imbalance of the microbiome on your scalp.
Maybe combining in those areas can help? Or combine your full head to create a stronger base for each loc? My hair has been thinning in areas even before establishing my locs so thinning is definitely a fear of mine. But if my locs start thinning or looking stressed at the root, I’d combine them for strength. Dermatitis can cause hair thinning. Especially if left untreated. That could also explain your itching. I have psoriasis on my scalp. That causes your follicles to fall out at a quicker rate. That is a big contributor of my thinning. And sometimes the follicles don’t grow back. I’ve had it since I was a child. We just all need to give ourselves grace.
I just now came across this video and I know it a month old but i feel compelled to comment anyway...
To me, it not alopecia...the way you described "intense/excruciating" itch..you may be dealing with eczema. I experienced it at one point in the middle of my head and I had patches of eczema on my arm and legs as well and that was back in 2010-2012... Just know that it can be stress and diet but do check with trichologist to be sure. Your locs look great and that area can grow back out once healed. Dont give up 🙏🏽
I would consult a trichologist or dermatologist. African American if possible. I’ve been locked for over 20 years. The only times I experienced severe itching was due to allergy to product. It may have something to do with your styling. Don’t ignore the itching
I don't think its alopecia your root is thick ! It could be the hair you use , I just saw a woman with a big bandage on her forehead and she said she brought a Human hair wig she had to go to a doctor and they say it the dye they use on the hair. So maybe cut off the added hair and see what happen .
I don’t think that is alopecia, because the hair normally falls out at the root. You don’t have scalp showing. I would have a consultation with a Loctitian for suggestions. Pauline at En Toi does online consultation, she may have videos on this. But don’t claim Alopecia rebuke that.
I don’t want to claim alopecia. I just have no idea why it’s thinning in that only area where I have the dents and itchiness, but I will definitely check out your recommendation.
That doesn't seem like alopecia. Do you sleep facing up perhaps?
Not really I mostly sleep on my side. I have no idea what it can be cause it’s only thinning in that section.
@@ImKierraLin maybe you should go see a trichologist .. Wishing you all the best ❤️