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please say this isnt TRACTION ALOPECIA

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OK at first they werent tight then i rebraided a few then my scalp started tingling and i noticed i looked like som broken pieces by the start of the braid ok i hope i am over reacting but look red=normal yellow= /images/graemlins/cry3.gif
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** yes we can draw lines for the non celebs too hee hee
but for real this is why i avoid a center part now my side part is looking wide
they are really loose and i say i have .25-.5 inches newgrowth in about 3wks and i have been surging but this spot is scaring me with the widness/irritation
and yes i had irritation b4 i was surging /images/graemlins/ill.gif
 
If you decide to braid your hair again try a different stlye that way the tension from the braids will not be on the same parts of the scalp. From what I have read traction alopecia is usually reversible once the cause is corrected quickly enough. But it does not look like you have it to me.
 
It doesn't look like you have it to me either, msportugal. Maybe you should give your hair a rest and spritz your scalp with rosemary oil.
 
From the book "Why are Black Women Loosing their Hair":

"Traction Alopecia is hair loss resulting from the hair being pulled out. This is a physical means of causing damage to hair and alopecia. The hair either breaks off or is pullled out at the root. Sponge hair rollers, tight braiding, or gluing artificial hair into weak hair, or the process of cornrowing can cause Traction Alopecia. Traction Alopecia usually occurs at the sides and frontal areas of the scalp."

Then they discuss how to treat it. It does not mention however what you describe...the tingling and irritation.

Best way to know for sure is to give that area a break and get to a dermatologist to make sure it is not something else. If it is just from braiding too tight...then that can be changed and the scalp and hair can heal and regrow.

Aloe is a very soothing treatment that can be put on those areas until you get professional help for your scalp.

Hope that helps a little...let us know how it turns out.
 
yes i am oiling
pookey: does the book say what to do besides going to the dr
i may try the rosemary spritz
 
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yes i am oiling but my scalp goes thru irritated spurts but this wide part is making me scared.

pookey: does the book say what to do besides going to the dr
i may try the rosemary spritz

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Yep:

"To regrow hair, Rogaine, Propecia, topical steroids, or steroid injections are the only products that have been proven safe to stimulate hair growth."

Natural remedies are talked about at www.fromnaturewithlove.com.

They make a Rosemary Hair Growth Oil that has 5 or 6 natural/essential oils that promote hair growth. I use it and I love it. I know it has Rosemary, Jojoba, Castor, Emu, Coconut, Meadowfoam and Arnica. The site gives excellent comments on how each oil helps the hair. Very good reading and information. Defintely check out their site.

I am heading to bed in a few minutes, but let me know either in this thread or in PM if you have any other questions and I will do what I can to help find the answer.

One thing they did say in the book and I have heard it before and believe it to be true...DONT STRESS. That absolutely does play a part in hair loss. You can fix this...so be at peace about it.
 
ok thanks the cornrows have loosened due to growth and i am going to keep them hopefully until december under silk scarves, wigs or just out lookin a mess so hopefully that will be a resting period.
will check out the oils too thanks guys
no stressing that will really cause loss
 
I second the massaging with oils. /images/graemlins/up.gif And as far as tingling is concerned, when I first noticed a huge patch of missing hair - as I shared in that looooong thread /images/graemlins/tongue.gif a few weeks ago - I began to pay more attention to my scalp. And sure enough, I found every other bald spot I came across, no matter how small, was a touch more sensitive than the rest of my head and in some cases itchy. Which is what led to me suspect candida (the fungus that causes yeast infection and fungal skin rashes) and to research whether candida albicans overgrowth can lead to hairloss. In my research, I came across articles that pointed out that majority of pple who have had alopecia experienced itching or some irritation during or prior to losing hair. That it's nature's way of warning you that sth isn't right. (Of course, this doesn't apply to those who experience those symptoms during growth spurts; but for me, this wasn't a good sign.) Massaging the scalp, therefore, helps improve blood circulation to those spots and thus bring nutrients and oxygen to follicles that are in need of extra support/nourishment and TLC. I figured it didn't hurt to give that theory a test and I am pleased to say, I didn't regret it. /images/graemlins/smile.gif
 
MsPortugal, candida albicans is systemic...meaning if that's your problem, you could treat it on your scalp...but if you've got an overgrowth in your body, it'll return. And this may not even be your problem. I just immediately thought it was MY problem coz I've had issues with it in the past. I got a food allergy test done and it turned out that I didn't have that problem. But I did discover that food I was eating almost daily was food that I was sensitive to (which explained why my scalp would itch after a meal). I think stress had sth to do with it too. Fixed those two problems and religiously massaged my scalp with oils and I made progress.

I'm sorry if I wasn't clear. The point I was trying to make was not that your problem might be candida, but that itching/irritation/sensitivity...just an abnormal feeling on your scalp may be a sign that sth isn't right (again those for whom this is a good thing, please disregard this point). So with that in mind, I believe that massaging your scalp and at the same time eating right (so your blood has a supply of essential nutrients) and breathing clean air nice and deep (so your blood is replete with oxygen) is a good way to ensure that your hair follicles get the nourishment that can promote their health.

As far as candida on the scalp is concerned, I know coconut oil is a great as an antifungal treatment because it has caprylic acid, an antibiotic. ( http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/candida.htm ) I also came across a forum where those who believed their alopecia was candida related swore by coconut oil mixed with the contents of a caprylic acid capsule. I did contact a doctor in AZ (I'll try and find the website that led me to him) who treats candida induced hairloss and he said the condition affects the area on the scalp behind the ear. Because I didn't see pics or demos of any sort (only talked to the receptionist on the phone who relayed the doctor's response to my voicemail message), I am not sure what "behind the ear" means precisely. Tea tree oil is another "candida-cide" so if you suspect fungus as being your problem, a shampoo with tea tree oil won't hurt or you could buy the oil and add a few drops to your to your shampoo.

But let's not get excited here. You probably don't need to take any of these major steps. Just try the suggested oils and regular massage for a while, and make your parting elsewhere to give that area a break. You may soon forget exactly where your problem was coz in no time, you'll have a hard time finding areas to mark in yellow. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

(Oh, and please relax. Stressing won't help. /images/graemlins/kiss.gif )
 
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will an ACV rinse help kill the yeast if it is there /images/graemlins/swordfight.gif

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What's ACV rinse ?
 
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