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DeeLiteFulEKinky

DeeLiteFulEKinky

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Help! :eek:
Anyone has had to deal with this scalp condition.
I have had enough... shout out to a few ladies who I've chatted with who have told me what they think it is...
I would like to open this up, HELP ya'll!

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description:

It is kind of roundish in shape.

I have them primarily at the front edge of my scalp (above my forehead), right on the sides of my scalp, (where my sideburns would be) and at the very back of my head (above the nape)

I prob have more spots, but those are the areas that are HORRIFIC when it flares up! When scraped or scratched, it oozes liquid and when that happens, plain water stings the heck otta me. I really hate having it at the front, cause it starts to show.

It looks grayish and scaly! SUPER YUCK! Super flaky. Sometimes i can use a comb to slide under it, and the whole thing will be the size of a CORNFLAKE!

AHHHHHHHH!

*bashful* It makes me feel like a monster!

*off to sob in a corner*
 
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Maybe it's your hair is growing so fast, it's pushing your scalp up.....
 
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Maybe scalp eczema...


Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
What is seborrhoeic dermatitis
Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a common, harmless, scaling rash affecting the face, scalp and other areas. It is most likely to occur where the skin is oily. The American spelling is ‘seborrheic’, and ‘dermatitis’ is sometimes called ‘eczema’.

Dandruff (also called ‘pityriasis capitis’) is an uninflamed form of seborrhoeic dermatitis. Dandruff presents as scaly patches scattered within hair-bearing areas of the scalp.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis may appear at any age after puberty. It fluctuates in severity and may persist for years. It may predispose to psoriasis. However, the plaques of psoriasis are more persistent, thicker, and a deeper red colour, with large flakes of white scale. Psoriasis is very likely to affect elbows and knees as well as the scalp. However, sometimes it is difficult to tell psoriasis from seborrhoeic dermatitis on the face, scalp and chest and your doctor may diagnose an overlap condition, known as ‘sebopsoriasis’.

What does seborrhoeic dermatitis look like?
Within the scalp, seborrhoeic dermatitis causes ill-defined dry pink or skin coloured patches with yellowish or white bran-like scale. It may spread to affect the entire scalp.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis is common within the eyebrows, on the edges of the eyelids (blepharitis), inside and behind the ears and in the creases beside the nose. It can result in pale pink round or ring shaped patches on the hairline.

Sometimes it affects the skin-folds of the armpits and groin, the middle of the chest or upper back. It causes salmon-pink flat patches with a loose bran-like scale, sometimes in a ring shape (annular). It may or may not be itchy and can be quite variable from day to day.

Treatment
Seborrhoeic dermatitis in adults may be very persistent. However, it can generally be kept under control with regular use of antifungal agents and intermittent applications of topical steroids.

Infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis usually clears up completely before the baby is six months old and rarely persists after one year. If treatment is required, mild emollients, hydrocortisone cream and / or topical ketoconazole are useful.

Scalp
Medicated shampoos containing ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione, coal tar, and salicylic acid, used twice weekly for at least a month and if necessary, indefinitely.
Steroid scalp applications reduce itching, and should be applied daily for a few days every so often.
Tar cream can be applied to scaling areas and removed several hours later by shampooing.
 
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My boyfriend has the exact same thing. He keeps his breakouts under control by using an organic shampoo and conditioner made by Giovanni called "Tea Tree." It helps deminish breakouts which originally came from texturizing his hair in the past.
 
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angellazette said:
Maybe scalp eczema...


Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
What is seborrhoeic dermatitis
Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a common, harmless, scaling rash affecting the face, scalp and other areas. It is most likely to occur where the skin is oily. The American spelling is ‘seborrheic’, and ‘dermatitis’ is sometimes called ‘eczema’.

Dandruff (also called ‘pityriasis capitis’) is an uninflamed form of seborrhoeic dermatitis. Dandruff presents as scaly patches scattered within hair-bearing areas of the scalp.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis may appear at any age after puberty. It fluctuates in severity and may persist for years. It may predispose to psoriasis. However, the plaques of psoriasis are more persistent, thicker, and a deeper red colour, with large flakes of white scale. Psoriasis is very likely to affect elbows and knees as well as the scalp. However, sometimes it is difficult to tell psoriasis from seborrhoeic dermatitis on the face, scalp and chest and your doctor may diagnose an overlap condition, known as ‘sebopsoriasis’.

What does seborrhoeic dermatitis look like?
Within the scalp, seborrhoeic dermatitis causes ill-defined dry pink or skin coloured patches with yellowish or white bran-like scale. It may spread to affect the entire scalp.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis is common within the eyebrows, on the edges of the eyelids (blepharitis), inside and behind the ears and in the creases beside the nose. It can result in pale pink round or ring shaped patches on the hairline.

Sometimes it affects the skin-folds of the armpits and groin, the middle of the chest or upper back. It causes salmon-pink flat patches with a loose bran-like scale, sometimes in a ring shape (annular). It may or may not be itchy and can be quite variable from day to day.

Treatment
Seborrhoeic dermatitis in adults may be very persistent. However, it can generally be kept under control with regular use of antifungal agents and intermittent applications of topical steroids.

Infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis usually clears up completely before the baby is six months old and rarely persists after one year. If treatment is required, mild emollients, hydrocortisone cream and / or topical ketoconazole are useful.

Scalp
Medicated shampoos containing ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione, coal tar, and salicylic acid, used twice weekly for at least a month and if necessary, indefinitely.
Steroid scalp applications reduce itching, and should be applied daily for a few days every so often.
Tar cream can be applied to scaling areas and removed several hours later by shampooing.
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Why am I now completely embarrassed.
That sounds disgusting!
 
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Check with a dermatologist if you can. It looks serious, maybe they can prescribe a simple OTC remedy.:)
 
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That's what it sounds like to me too.

I have eczema all over my body, my scalp flares up once and a while.

The only thing is that my scalp is raw and red throughout the whole time, whether I scratch or not, but very much more when I do scratch.

I healed my last scalp breakout by applying peroxide/alcohol with a q-tip to the affected areas, then putting elecon on it. The peroxide/alcohol HURTS, but it gets those germs out of there so that it can heal properly. If you don't have elecon, maybe vitamin E oil would do a good job too.
 
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Oh yeah... visiting a derm is the best, but errrr... I jjust wanted to share what worked for me.

I have this stupid thing ALL over... it's mostly kept under control. Right now I have a slight rash on my tummy, but it's pretty unnoticiable. I know it's there because I can feel it itching. So, coming from someone who has this and keeps it mostly under control, I thought that you'd value my opinion at least a little.

:)
 
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Hello ladies... Thanks for taking the time to reply!

Um... just to clarify...
I've had this problem for a while, as a permie and as a natural. It doesn't effect my hair growth and my hair hasn't fallen out in the spots where it is. It oozes when i scrape it trying to remove the MASSIVE flake that forms, so i've since used tweezers instead of a comb. It burns only if i scatch or scrape it.

AND...
I'm going to find a derma in my area. I have had ENOUGH! >:(
 
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*Please do not take this the wrong way* I think it's great and all that we can come here and ask each other for tips, suggestions, and advice, but....


...things like this is where the line needs to be drawn IMO. I completely understand wanting to know if anyone else has gone through a similar experience or wanting to share your own experience with others, but in situations like this seeking the advice of a medical professional should be paramount! I think there are very few of us here that are truly able to give out an accurate medical diagnosis so IMO you need to go to a dermatologist or your general physician ASAP. Good luck to you.
 
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DeeLiteFulEKinky said:
Hello ladies... Thanks for taking the time to reply!

Um... just to clarify...
I've had this problem for a while, as a permie and as a natural. It doesn't effect my hair growth and my hair hasn't fallen out in the spots where it is. It oozes when i scrape it trying to remove the MASSIVE flake that forms, so i've since used tweezers instead of a comb. It burns only if i scatch or scrape it.

AND...
I'm going to find a derma in my area. I have had ENOUGH! >:(
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That's good to know, good luck...I'm sure they'll be able to solve your problem in no time.
 
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Cincysweetie said:
*Please do not take this the wrong way* I think it's great and all that we can come here and ask each other for tips, suggestions, and advice, but....


...things like this is where the line needs to be drawn IMO. I completely understand wanting to know if anyone else has gone through a similar experience or wanting to share your own experience with others, but in situations like this seeking the advice of a medical professional should be paramount! I think there are very few of us here that are truly able to give out a medical diagnosis so IMO you need to go to a dermatologist or your general physician ASAP. Good luck to you.
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I'm not offended in anyway. I respect your opinion.
In fact I just found the one I will be calling in the morning. Thank you for your concern.
 
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OT:
Girl- you got one good looking man!!!! Lucky girl!!:grin:
VWVixxen said:
Good luck in finding your solution(s)!!! :kiss:
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Tim3.jpg
Tim2.jpg
IMG_2456_Resized-vi.jpg

This is my oh so adorable boyfriend, I love him to pieces!!!
 
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This is what I have. Def. see a derm as soon as possible. I made the mistake of trying to self-medicate....never again:wallbash: :angry2: :wallbash: .




angellazette said:
Maybe scalp eczema...


Seborrhoeic Dermatitis
What is seborrhoeic dermatitis
Seborrhoeic dermatitis is a common, harmless, scaling rash affecting the face, scalp and other areas. It is most likely to occur where the skin is oily. The American spelling is ‘seborrheic’, and ‘dermatitis’ is sometimes called ‘eczema’.

Dandruff (also called ‘pityriasis capitis’) is an uninflamed form of seborrhoeic dermatitis. Dandruff presents as scaly patches scattered within hair-bearing areas of the scalp.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis may appear at any age after puberty. It fluctuates in severity and may persist for years. It may predispose to psoriasis. However, the plaques of psoriasis are more persistent, thicker, and a deeper red colour, with large flakes of white scale. Psoriasis is very likely to affect elbows and knees as well as the scalp. However, sometimes it is difficult to tell psoriasis from seborrhoeic dermatitis on the face, scalp and chest and your doctor may diagnose an overlap condition, known as ‘sebopsoriasis’.

What does seborrhoeic dermatitis look like?
Within the scalp, seborrhoeic dermatitis causes ill-defined dry pink or skin coloured patches with yellowish or white bran-like scale. It may spread to affect the entire scalp.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis is common within the eyebrows, on the edges of the eyelids (blepharitis), inside and behind the ears and in the creases beside the nose. It can result in pale pink round or ring shaped patches on the hairline.

Sometimes it affects the skin-folds of the armpits and groin, the middle of the chest or upper back. It causes salmon-pink flat patches with a loose bran-like scale, sometimes in a ring shape (annular). It may or may not be itchy and can be quite variable from day to day.

Treatment
Seborrhoeic dermatitis in adults may be very persistent. However, it can generally be kept under control with regular use of antifungal agents and intermittent applications of topical steroids.

Infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis usually clears up completely before the baby is six months old and rarely persists after one year. If treatment is required, mild emollients, hydrocortisone cream and / or topical ketoconazole are useful.

Scalp
Medicated shampoos containing ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione, coal tar, and salicylic acid, used twice weekly for at least a month and if necessary, indefinitely.
Steroid scalp applications reduce itching, and should be applied daily for a few days every so often.
Tar cream can be applied to scaling areas and removed several hours later by shampooing.
Click to expand...
 
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While waiting to see a Dermatologist, you may want to stop using all hair equipment and not let anyone else use them, combs, brushes, even grease or creams that you may have used and kept dipping you finger into it and applying to the scalp and then re-dipping the finger, because if it is contagious you can be spreading it this way. When I was 8 yrs old my aunt used her childrens comb in my hair right after styling theirs and I had a horrible experience with sebhorreah, I had to have all my hair cut off so that my scalp can breath, as the derma. suggested and had to wear bax platts for like ever, my scalp was so tender and pink after I started the shampoo treatments, my mom had to wash my hair every 4 days, and I could never use anything that contained petroleum directly on my scalp ever since, if I do it would cause me to have dandruff that could flare back up the sebhorreah, but I have not had any scalp problems since then. But imagine being 8 with long beautiful thick baby BSL hair and then CHOP down to 4 inch platts, that was drastic for me. So don't worry, see the derm and follow their instructions carefully and you should be fine.
 
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I suffer from this and it is not contagious. My dermatologist told me that it is not curable, but controllable with medication.

I use a steriod foam called Luxiq and it has been extremely good at suppressing the outbreaks.
 
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Aww sweetie Im a walking skin problem myself. Fom dermatitis to ezxema, I feel your pain! A dermatologist will most certainly help you out! Good luck and keep us posted!
 
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Sorry if I was stating something incorrect but I just called my mother and asked her if the derm. said the saborreah I had was contagious and she yes, maybe that derm was wrong or they have since found it not to be, I do see on the google search I did it stated that it is not contagious, I just was trying to give helping advice from what I experienced as a child, it was like 21 yrs ago, but I do remember and my mother does too. And I don't and haven't taken medication for this since I was done w/the shampooing prescription, I just never shared combs or used petroleum based products on my scalp. So maybe I was misdiagnosed because I haven't had to control anything w/medications. So, sorry if I alarmed anyone just triing to help. :ohwell:
nicki6 said:
I suffer from this and it is not contagious. My dermatologist told me that it is not curable, but controllable with medication.

I use a steriod foam called Luxiq and it has been extremely good at suppressing the outbreaks.
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I can't see the picture. Have u tried Nizoral shampoo? Also, is seborric dermatitis a type of fungus? I never thought it was before, but since it is treated with antifungal creams...
 
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Here are the pictures ... It's really nasty. :eek:
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P.S. I will def keep ya'll posted, esp since you all have been so supportive.

((hugs))
 
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BeautifulWideEyes said:
Sorry if I was stating something incorrect but I just called my mother and asked her if the derm. said the saborreah I had was contagious and she yes, maybe that derm was wrong or they have since found it not to be, I do see on the google search I did it stated that it is not contagious, I just was trying to give helping advice from what I experienced as a child, it was like 21 yrs ago, but I do remember and my mother does too. And I don't and haven't taken medication for this since I was done w/the shampooing prescription, I just never shared combs or used petroleum based products on my scalp. So maybe I was misdiagnosed because I haven't had to control anything w/medications. So, sorry if I alarmed anyone just triing to help. :ohwell:
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No harm, BWE:kiss: We're all here to share information and you are just trying to help like the rest of us :D
 
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My two cents: I also think it could be dermatitis. I had dermatitis for years and tried every otc cream, solution, and shampoo. I even went to a derm (he was white). The shampoo he gave me almost made my hair fall out because it was so drying. He wanted me to continue to use it and to use it frequently. It wasn't until I went to the a black derm that I actually received medicine that controls it.
 
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