Hair Regrowth After Waxing Scalp, Part 2
Hi i recently sent you a question about waxing. [see Hair Regrowth After Waxing Scalp]
For some reason the waxed area appears worse. I am worried that I may have developed folliculitis on my scalp as a result. My entire scalp itches. It would be helpful if you could give me some information about folliculitis as well as the differences if any between folliculitis and folliculitis decalvans. Also it would be helpful if you could tell me what to do to contain the hair loss to only the waxed area basically prevent it from spreading.
Folliculitis is a condition where the hair follicles get infected because of bacterial invasion, often secondary to some irritation or wound of the skin. Folliculitis can spread from one hair follicle to another by touching or scratching it, making it worse. It is a fairly common condition.
Folliculitis Decalvans is a rare condition affecting mainly the scalp leading to scarring alopecia. The cause of the condition is still unknown, abnormal host response to Staphylococcus aureus (a bacterial infection) has been postulated. Folliculitis Decalvans causes scarring with hair loss (alopecia). There are areas of “corn stalking” (grouped hairs arising within the area of alopecia), redness (erythema), crusting, and pustules. Due to severe scarring, permanent hair loss occurs in the involved sites.
As you may be aware, this is a diagnosis not for the amateur. Get a good dermatologist to take care of you, starting off with a proper diagnosis. Appropriate antibiotics will be recommended by the doctor, if indicated.
Psoriasis can be a real pain to deal with. It’s an auto-immune condition where any injury, even a slight wound, can start the skin to over heal. After having three courses of EEG tests, psoriasis covered my entire scalp. It was impossible to do anything with my hair without looking as though I’d just been through a snowstorm. It puts dandruff to shame.
Medications for scalp psoriasis is EXPENSIVE, so the only alternative was use the cheaper form of the active ingredients. If you’ve ever used petroleum jelly on your hair, you know what it can look like as the cheaper form is held in an ointment form.
So…off went the hair! I LOVE IT! Being a bald woman has some advantages for me, particularly since I’m disabled and ride around in a powered wheelchair. When I call people I’ve met all I have to do is describe myself thusly: Hi, this is Beverly, the bald lady in the wheelchair. Since I have a great sense of humor and no false pride, my customers look forward to meeting with me.
Right now I use an electric razor every other day while watching TV, but I’m thinking of waxing it.
The payoff is that psoriasis responds beautifully to sunlight and my head is now almost totally clear!