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Anyone know about scalp burning/pain (trichodynia)?
Started this discussion. Last reply by PeggyMaddox Mar 7, 2011. 13 Replies 0 Favorites
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Kara commented on Laurie's blog post 'Ready for Liberation'
I know this thread is old, but this is the point I am at now - do I just shave it? It is still falling out (has been shedding for about 10 weeks now). Picking the hair off myself in the shower every morning is so traumatic. I still have some in the…
PeggyMaddox replied to Laurie's discussion 'Anyone know about scalp burning/pain (trichodynia)?'
Hi I've had burning and itching scalp for over two years. at first it was May to Oct the only way I could calm it was with ice I tried all shampoos, creams. went to dermotolgist, neuroligists and allergists and pain management. but when it…
Julie Koch replied to Laurie's discussion 'Anyone know about scalp burning/pain (trichodynia)?'
I was just diagnosed with Trichodynia and Chronic Telogen Effluvium last week. The hair loss is terrible and sad but sometimes I think the pain is worse. It's a pain I have never experienced before.
Julie Koch commented on Laurie's blog post 'Ready for Liberation'
I had contemplated shaving as well... I just can't take the pain anymore of scalp burning, itching, pulling feeling, etc... I told my mom and she said "NO"! That hurt that she didn't support it even if it would help me live more…
Jody replied to Laurie's discussion 'Anyone know about scalp burning/pain (trichodynia)?'
I have been having this Scalp burning, pinching, itching.....mostly burning for about a month now. I had a Bout with it about 2 years ago that lasted for many months, then again about a year after that but it did not last as long maybe only 2 - 3…
Marie-Pierre replied to Laurie's discussion 'Anyone know about scalp burning/pain (trichodynia)?'
I'm having this scalp pain too, mostly at the back of my head. Sometimes it feels like of somebody was poking my follicles with 40 burning needles at the same time for a few seconds, and then the burning sensation fades to warmt and my scalp…
Heather J. replied to Laurie's discussion 'Anyone know about scalp burning/pain (trichodynia)?'
Hi! I have heard of Trichodynia and I am pretty sure I have it. I am not new to hair/scalp issues, however. About 5 years ago a derm diagnosed me with Telogen Effluvium. It only lasted about 6 months but then about 2 years ago I began losing VAST…
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- I am 33, a wife and mother to two beautiful boys, ages 4 and 6.
I've never had a hairloss problem until discontinuing birth control last year. Ever since, my hair comes out excessively every day. Because all of my labs are normal, the dermatologist feels I have telogen effluvium. However, she also says I have an androgen sensitivity due to the oily skin, cystic acne and hairloss. As a result, I'm back on hormones and anti-androgens but haven't seen any improvement. The longer this goes on and the thinner I get, I can't help but wonder if I have androgenic alopecia. What's a girl to do? I say be prepared for what may come my way. That's when I found this site. And I must say, you ladies give me the encouragement to endure whatever the future holds!!
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Should I Shave?
Posted on January 21, 2009 at 11:00am 4 Comments 0 Favorites
I have been pondering shaving my head for quite some time. I have chronic telogen effluvium and have been shedding excessively for the past year. At first, I believed the dermatologist, the OB and the endocrinologist when they said my hair would stop shedding. They said it was from the 'hormonal shock' to my system from stopping birth control pills 3 months before this started. It sounded good and I found research to support them, so I waited. However, my hair didn't stop shedding after the… Continue
Ready for Liberation
Posted on September 26, 2008 at 1:42pm 10 Comments 0 Favorites
I REALLY want to get off of this rollercoaster ride (constant shedding) and shave my head. My family and friends do not understand. They just see what looks like normal hair (admittedly alot thinner) and think I am overreacting. My question to them is, "how long do I have to suffer before I can liberate myself"? I know they mean well, but they are all really starting to hurt me. My best friend actually laughed at me when I told her I was thinking about shaving my head. She thinks I should… Continue
Kind of sad life is returning to normal after Hurricane Ike
Posted on September 16, 2008 at 9:58pm 1 Comment 0 Favorites
This may sound crazy, but I'm kind of sad life is returning to normal after the hurricane that just hit Houston. Please don't get me wrong, I wouldn't wish this devastation on my worst enemy! But for me, once the hurricane was over and we were on survival mode for several days, it was a nice diversion from my consuming thoughts about hair loss. I liked not having power as I couldn't see my receding hairline in the mirror. I liked having an excuse to 'not look your best' every day. We were too… Continue
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- At 7:12pm on March 27, 2009,
Sherrilyn Smith said…
- Hi Laurie,
I have to reschedule our get together tomorrow. My son plays baseball and he is going to get to play and I don't want to miss it. Please let me know when you get this message.
- At 9:27am on March 27, 2009,
- Hi Laurie,
Are your friends still available to meet with us as well? I was not able to secure the private dining area because we don't have enough people attending but as our support group grows this will change. If you have any concerns regarding directions or anything else in regards to PAPPADEUX Seafood Kitchen on 290 my cell phone number is 832-628-9098. I look forward in meeting you and your friends tomorrow.
Sherrilyn
- At 1:33pm on March 23, 2009,
- Hi Laurie,
I guess I sent my message to you in the wrong direction. I wanted to know if you are still available to meet on Saturday, March 28th at 4pm at Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen on 290. The address is 13080 Highway 290. If you and your friends can make it I will see you then.
Sherrilyn
- At 11:53am on March 23, 2009,
JeffreySF said… - Hi Laurie,
Are you going to the luncheon?
Sheryln posted a blog about the lunch but I wanted to make sure you got the invite.
Have fun
Jeffrey
- At 9:19am on February 25, 2009,
- I look forward in meeting you and the other women on March 28th.
Talk to you soon.
- At 12:59pm on February 23, 2009,
- Hi Laurie,
I look forward in seeing you on March 28th. I am in the process of getting reservations at the PAPPADEUEX Resturant on 290. How many people have you asked to join us so I can tell them how many will be attending.
I look forward in speaking with you soon.
- At 9:46am on February 19, 2009,
jennifer said… - the wellness center does sound neat. i often wonder if my condition would improve with a place like the wellness center? i look forward to meeting up with you for dinner one day. i can't make the march 28th date because i will be in NC visiting some family, but i know i will be able to join you all soon!
- At 9:04am on February 19, 2009,
- Hi Laurie,
Yes, I would like to meet other women who like ourselves suffer from hair loss. I look forward to meeting you and the others on March 28th. I still have not heard back from Jennifer to see if she can make it that day as well.
Talk to you soon.
- At 10:23pm on February 18, 2009,
jennifer said…
- oh, i see. does anyone in your family have really thin hair? it is a really good sign that your hair continues to grow though. it sounds like some sort of dr. could help in some way. maybe the ones you have gone to don't know what they are talking about?
- At 10:14pm on February 18, 2009,
jennifer said…
- maybe your hair is also growing in while it is falling out? none of your pics even look like yo have thin hair?
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