Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 2 Location: North Carolina
Early Signs of Psoraisis? Posted: 12-12-03 23:56pm
I have long hair that extends halfway down
my chest. From the get-go, since I
started letting it grow long, i've gotten
seemingly thousands of scabs on my scalp.
From time to time, I also feel boils
around the roots of my hair...And whenever
I stand in the sun for more then 30
seconds, despite what time of the year it
is...
...My scalp itches like crazy. Itching my
scalp though, produces a clear; oily
substance almost like water.
I've always been too ashamed to go to a
doctor to ask about it, and resorted to
using products like t-gel, and head and
shoulders. But both do nothing to help
the problem.
I wash my hair once a day, but the scabs
have extended down to behind my ears now
and seemingly down the back of my neck.
My father said that when he was younger,
and had long hair..He had the same
problems, and said that it was nothing to
worry about. He told me that if I cut my
hair, the problems would more then likely
go away. Or I should wait for the problem
to "grow out of me".
I've always been too nervous to really ask
a doctor what was wrong, because I
wouldn't want them to look down on my
condition or be grossed out by it. Any
information on what problems I have with
my scalp would be greatly appreciated.
I also want to add, that my long hair
(since the scabs have gotten worse) has
been thinning out greatly. Falling out by
the roots.
Again, any information would be greatly
appreciated.
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koshin
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 07 Dec 2003 Posts: 12
Posted: 12-22-03 16:00pm
Hey
i dont think you should feel
nervous/ashamed of showing your scalp to
your doctor. I'm sure he/she has seen far
more "grosser" things. If you visit your
doctor he/she might properly diagnose you
and prescribe something to help you out.
Also you can ask your doctor to refer you
to a dermatologist, since they specialize
in skin conditions/disorders.