Hair loss from relaxer scalp dermatitis
Hi everyone, when I was 17 I decided to put a relaxer in my hair stupidest thing. I’ve could’ve done. I started losing my hair. I lost almost half of it. My hair never returned to the same thickness that it was. It was pretty decent. Fast-forward 32 years later, my hair is shutting like crazy and I have really bad scalp dermatitis not really sure if this is because I’m 49 and we should hair like crazy or because of the dermatitis which has cleared up within two weeks but still losing hair does anyone have any thoughts?
I appreciate anyone who has gone through this and any suggestions or thoughts they may have
I went to another derm MD she agreed my ferritin level very low and gave me script for iron supplement. Finally getting answers great doc who listens and cares.
thank you for coming here to share this very encouraging update! It can make a very big difference, when you feel that you have a doctor who listens to you, and provides care based on what your share. Hopefully this is the first step in your healing journey! Chava B. Wald, Moderator & Contributor
sometimes trying to identify what the cause/trigger is can take time and not always so simple. I didn't share in my previous post, that for a number of years I too was experiencing hair loss for what seemed like no obvious reason. I kept going to my doctor to check my bloodwork, to see that there was nothing to be concerned of. I didn't change a thing, and after about 4 years I am noticing that my hair loss has slowed down, and finally my hair is slowly growing back in. Please do check back in if you do have any updates that you feel comfortable sharing! Just know we are always here for you. Sending healing hugs Chava B. Wald, Moderator & Contributor You could be onto something. If you feel that your lower range ferrtin could be contributing to it, talk to your doctor about it. Remember, trust your gut, and speak up for yourself! Thinking of you. Chava B. Wald, Moderator & Contributor i agree definitely will ask
About ferrtin level
Anyone in late 40s shedding hair all of a sudden?
Hello
they say hindsight is 20/20. There is no way you could have known how your body would respond/react to the relaxer in the way that it did. I am sorry that you are experiencing hair loss again. If you haven't already done so, you may want to reach out to a doctor. Hair loss can occur for a multitude of reasons, and doctor can help and try to identify why, or at the very least rule out anything potential serious concerns. There is also a great resource here explaining hair loss and skin conditions https://atopicdermatitis.net/hair-loss Wishing you speedy healing! Chava B., Moderator & Contributor thank you🩷
