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Permalink Reply by Tory on November 29, 2010 at 8:50pm

I do. I was diagnosed with AA and androgenic alopecia two years ago. I only experience from my frontal hairline across the top, not down the back. I've also be diagnosed with cutaneous lupus erythematosis, so my rheumatologist put me on hydroxychloroquine and I've had fewer flare-ups. I'm not saying this is the case with everyone, but by testing the lupus medication on me, we were able to relieve some of the burning pain. I wish you the best of luck on your journey. peace

Permalink Reply by Phyllis Wallace on November 30, 2010 at 12:09pm

Hi Tory,
Thanks for your reply. I'm curious...What prompted your doc to test for lupus? Was it solely the burning and hair loss or did you have other symptoms? I hope you don't mind me asking.
Thanks!

Permalink Reply by Mikael Nilsson on November 30, 2010 at 7:16am

Hmm, no burning but I do have a small itch in my eyebrows. When I reach to feel the itch I always have an eyebrow hair on my finger. This shit is driving me nuts. I wanna move to a deserted island

Permalink Reply by Tory on December 2, 2010 at 2:52pm

Phyllis, the reason they tested was because I had what appeared to be a rash or sore where the burning and hair loss was. It was my dermatologist that first discovered it, but she didn't want to test it, instead referred me to her rheumatologist to rule out Lupus. I have to say that the blood tests and biopsies came back negative/inconclusive. However, there were enough of the other symptoms to go ahead with the medication testing. Which lasted six months on and was supposed to be six weeks off, but it didn't last that long. I went one week off and all of my symptoms returned. I still have patchy hair loss from time to time and my "receding" hairline on my right temple, but over all the hair loss has slowed and I haven't had the red itchy patches/sores. Occasionally, I have a flair-up but it never develops into a sore. Peace.

Permalink Reply by Figarosmom on December 6, 2011 at 1:42pm

Hi Phyllis
I also experience this. I notice it around 3-4 days before my little friend comes. I have AGA by the way. It's a pretty common condition that mostly effects women with hair loss. There is debate if it is cause by inflammation of the hair follicles at certain hair growth stages or if it is psychosymatic. It is called trichodynia.

Here is an article from Discovery Health.
http://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/scalp-care/problems/trich...

Permalink Reply by Michele on February 23, 2012 at 4:14pm

Hello~I also experience burning on my scalp. It actually started a week BEFORE my hair started falling out. I was diagnosed with AA the beginning of January. My dermotologist said I am highly active right now. So I am assuming that the discomfort means I am just going to lose more hair! It is a constant reminder that my hair follicles are being attacked.
:(