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Title: Hair hurts??
Post by Katherine on Jul 7^th, 2009 at 8:49pm

Hi! I have a question. In the past year or so I have noticed my scalp hurting more and more. I don't wear my hair in pony tails or any up-do anymore because of the pain. I feel in at my sides and top of my head. My hair is past my waist and sorta fine. I don't know if it's the weight, but I got some layers to ease the pain. I still wish it would stop. Even touching my head hurts. My hair also seems to be a little thinner there. No balding, just thin. Does anyone else experience this? And does anyone know if I just need to break down and get a haircut or if there's another way to ease the pain?

Title: Re: Hair hurts??
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 7^th, 2009 at 11:31pm

Have you thought about seeing a doctor? Maybe it's a nerve or skin thing happening? Sounds like it's worth looking into medically before anything else. Good luck and let us know what happens.

Title: Re: Hair hurts??
Post by MichelleR on Jul 7^th, 2009 at 11:32pm

When my hair was long (about BSL), the weight of it hurt my neck sometimes (particularly when it was wet in the shower) but I don't remember experiencing scalp pain like you are describing. Hopefully some of the other ladies here will have some solutions for you.

Title: Re: Hair hurts??
Post by Katherine on Jul 8^th, 2009 at 3:27am

Curlgirl64 wrote on Jul 7^th, 2009 at 11:31pm:

Have you thought about seeing a doctor? Maybe it's a nerve or skin thing happening? Sounds like it's worth looking into medically before anything else. Good luck and let us know what happens.

I guess I should. I first wanted to see if anyone else knew about it before going to the doctor. Making an appointment can be a pain. Thanks.

Title: Re: Hair hurts??
Post by Melusine on Jul 8^th, 2009 at 11:46pm

You should definitely see a doctor. If your scalp hurts to touch, it could possibly be shingles. Do you have scaliness or flaking?

Title: Re: Hair hurts??
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jul 9^th, 2009 at 7:31pm

OOOh,shingles is highly contagious so it's worth checking out.

Title: Re: Hair hurts??
Post by Katherine on Jan 1^st, 2010 at 12:26am

Well I decided to get my hair cut about 4 or so inches! The pain went down, but I went to a doctor and I have psoriasis. So the doctor was a good idea. :)

Title: Re: Hair hurts??
Post by Sakina on Jan 1^st, 2010 at 1:58am

Sorry to hear you have psoriasis. I hope you heal quickly!

Title: Re: Hair hurts??
Post by melusine on Jan 1^st, 2010 at 4:38pm

It's got to be relief to have a diagnosis. Psoriasis can be treated. I hope it gets better quickly.

Title: Re: Hair hurts??
Post by Curlgirl64 on Jan 8^th, 2010 at 4:48am

Glad you got a diagnosis! It is treatable and relief can be gotten.
My grandfather got it through a blood transfusion when he had open heart surgery when I was little. He used to get it in the palms of his hands. So bad that his palms would bleed! :(