March 19 2007, 8:33 am PT | Posted in: African American + Female Hair Loss + Hair Loss Causes
I’ve read some of the cases and almost feel that I may have “traction alopecia”. I’m a black female with balding hair for over 20 years, it’s been a very very slow process as you can see. But the top of my head is extremely thin and I have a quarter sized dead spot which has no hair at all. I get tiny bumps, razor bumps, bleeding if massaged on occasions. My hair is very short. It will grow on the sides, but the top front to the crown is stuggling for survival. Any advise? Thank you!
You need to be examined by an expert. Since you indicated you were in New Jersey, Dr. Robert Bernstein in Fort Lee, NJ could help you.
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I am from Houma, LA. I have gone to several doctors in the past ten years for hair lost and an irratated scalp. I have small bumps with infection that appear on a montly basis. My scalp is sometimes very red. I am african american and I do not use any chemicals. I have also noticed that I get headaches when the scalp is infected.
Hi maria, I understand what you are going through. I too am experiencing the same thing you are. Have you found any solutions.