Permanent follicular damage?! Pros pls help (LONG)

Pooks

Pooks

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When I was about 16/17 I went to a salon for a press n curl. I had been there before, but my hair was done by a male stylist that I'd never seen before. Cutting to the chase he didn't control the temp on the showerhead properly so whilst washing my hair he literally SCALDED my scalp in one spot in the middle of my head:burning:
He apologised profusely and I got my hair styled, paid for it :ohwell: only to go home and for weeks later deal with an irritated, very sore scalp that had flakes the size of my palm! :cry2: I went back and got a free hairstyle instead of kicking up a fuss and threatening legal action (I was young and didn't know better...)

Anyway fast forward 8 or so years and this middle section of my hair, about the size of a golf ball is still super sensitive, thin, and growth challenged. I read lots of tips for rescuing trouble spots in tiffers' thread but my traumatised spot doesn't seem to be responding :nono: Did that guy permanently damage my follicles? Is there anyway for this spot to be nursed back to health if this is the case?

Thanks for your help in advance ladies
 
I've just tried moisturising and oiling it extra, applying extra condish directly to my scalp when DCing - tried to be sensitive by not having it plaited as tight as the rest...
 
Yes, do what 1star suggested because until you get a professional diagnosis you won't know if there is anything you can do to resolve this.

Usually burned skin of any type, particularly depending on the degree of the burn does not grow hair back. Sorry.
 
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^^ Well the hair in that spot didn't fall out, and I do still have hair growth in that spot, it just seems stunted so hopefully it can still be rectified or at least helped. The hair in that spot is def alot thinner than the rest on my head. I will seek professional advice - when my purse allows...
 
I'm not a doc, but if you have follicular degeneration, putting cremes and oils on it will make it worse. You need to use something cooling like aloe vera or tumeric on the spot. Also, you can take anti-inflammatory herbs internally.

The most important thing: stop being angry and resentful of that spot. You are probably directing negative energy at that spot and I believe that can have just as negative an effect as anything.
 
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^^ Good point, I have put aloe on it, did up to last night actually, but never consistently. Also, I never emit any neg energy towards my hair, I just feel a little sorry for that spot...Thanks sunshinelady.
 
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pookiwah said:
^^ Good point, I have put aloe on it, did up to last night actually, but never consistently. Also, I never emit any neg energy towards my hair, I just feel a little sorry for that spot...Thanks sunshinelady.
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Try different gels, aloe, flaxseed, emu oil. Actually, those would be good combos. Check out natural anti-inflammatories. But again, cremes, oils, and heating tools will make follicular degeneration worse.
 
I have aloe on tap at my house, I will make a point of applying some gel daily starting today.
 
mscocoface said:
Yes, do what 1star suggested because until you get a professional diagnosis you won't know if there is anything you can do to resolve this.

Usally burned skin of any type, particularly depending on the degree of the burn does not grow hair back. Sorry.
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That is not true.

When Michael Jackson's head was burned by fire in that 1980's Pepsi commercial, he had 2nd degree burns. All of the top of his hair was burned off and his scalp had 2nd degree burns. His hair grew back, and long. Anything's possible.

See a specialist OP.
 
Denise11 said:
That is not true.

When Michael Jackson's head was burned by fire in that 1980's Pepsi commercial, he had 2nd degree burns. All of the top of his hair was burned off and his scalp had 2nd degree burns. His hair grew back, and long. Anything's possible.

See a specialist OP.
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LOL!

MJ wore wigs. And with all of his money, he could have had a scalp transplant. 2nd and 3rd degree burns would kill your hair follicles or change your texture at the very least.
 
Denise11 said:
That is not true.

When Michael Jackson's head was burned by fire in that 1980's Pepsi commercial, he had 2nd degree burns. All of the top of his hair was burned off and his scalp had 2nd degree burns. His hair grew back, and long. Anything's possible.

See a specialist OP.
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Girl, no you didn't! :lachen:

I would do what Sunshinelady said. (Hugs) and good luck! Keep the positve vibes flowing:yep:
 
Will do. Anyone else manage to nurse a burned patch of their scalp back to health using natural/homemade methods? (I do NOT have bank like MJ, lol)
 
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My hair got burnt last year after a relax,I did not realise it until Jan this year I saw a bald patch on the side of my head and back.I mean bald.I tried to cover it but ended up big chopping. A good friend of mind bought beemine but I reacted to it.Then I tried Emu oil its mixed with avocado oil,shea butter and essential oil and the bald patch has disappeared,try emu oil.Good luck
 
Try applying jojoba oil, massaging gently. It is supposed to help with tender scalps, etc. One member (sorry I forgot her name but she is light-skinned with thick, long natural hair) had a patch of alopecia + tender scalp (not sure of the cause) - anyway she applied it and had good results. I was checking her fotki.
 
sunshinelady said:
LOL!

MJ wore wigs. And with all of his money, he could have had a scalp transplant. 2nd and 3rd degree burns would kill your hair follicles or change your texture at the very least.
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I know, I know. Lol

I felt her pain and I just had to try to give her a little hope. Y'all are rough! Lol
 
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I had a thin patch that grew but really never filled in. Then I started researching copper peptides and emu oil. I had great success with Dr. Loren Pickart's products. He has a lot of research material on his site regarding copper peptides and a message board that he answers pretty much himself. Before I did begin his products though, I did go see a doctor first to rule out everything else.
 
After a few days of regular aloe vera application, the spot isn't tender anymore - it'll take a lot more time to assess whether it has an impact on the thickness and growth, but thanks to everyone who posted, especially Denise-MJ grew his back-11... :spinning:
 
If it is healed then I would try the Essential Oil reciepe that is talked about for alopecia....I am going to start this for my edges....I dont have the ingredients on hand (at work) but I will come back and update...
 
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