Scabs On Scalp

**missmackaroni** · 11-15-2007, 05:02 PM

I barely get scabs when i co-wash but my head was extra scaby after I had cornrows in

**BushBaby** · 11-15-2007, 08:40 PM

I'm suppose to go see a dermatologist for this, hopefully he/she can help. If it is seb dermatitis..what can be done for it?

**Debonaire** · 05-04-2010, 03:54 PM

I have to bump this thread. So much valuable information.

I've been suffering from a sore spot at the top of my head. It always scabs; when I was perming and well after having natural hair. Couldn't quite place my finger on what was leaving me with a reoccurring issue, but this thread helped a lot. Thanks all =)

**chocolynne** · 05-04-2010, 08:45 PM

Thanks for bumping this!

**SarahJ** · 05-04-2010, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by LuaBonita

this week, ive pulled 2 scabs from my hair. i know its not dandruff because the color is dark and i can literally peal the skin from my scalp. they arent big- one was more like a mound that was the size of half a pencil eraser whereas the other one (that im removing now :Angry

is flat and is the size of a large spec of dandruff. should i be concerned about this? they remind me of the scabs that i used to get after a re.laxer but lighter and smaller. i dont scratch my head much so i dont think its because im breaking the skin. also when i poo or do a condish rinse, i rub my scalp rather than scratch it.

should i see a doctor? is this normal?!?!?!

Is head and shoulders good on african american hair.?
because i started using it today on my hair.?

**Gorgeouslocs** · 05-04-2010, 08:55 PM

Glad this topic was bumped!!!

Originally Posted by SarahJ

Is head and shoulders good on african american hair.?
because i started using it today on my hair.?

I've used it before and it works fine for me. Slightly drying but so is my Suave clarifying. I just make sure to oil my scalp afterwards and spritz my hair w/a light oil afterwards.

HTH!

Originally Posted by chelsa

I have this problem too, I have sebb dermatitis. I don't think u get scabs with regular dandruff. U can get it with the fire cream, combination of a chemical burn and irritation. I get scabs sometimes with certain shampoos that irritate my scalp. ACV rinses, and applying olive oil and ACV to my scalp before I wash, helped with that. I don't grease my scalp. Sulphur 8, Head and shoulders, and Garnier fructis dandruff shampoo work well for me and I'm experimenting with shampoo bars now too. They don't irritate my scalp like some shampoos, but they don't clean my scalp as well, either.
Dermatologists will prescribe antifungal and tar shampoos and give u steroids to apply. Those work, but I am always looking for a more natural solution. HTH.

Before Nappturality I didn't know what those scabs were but now I know that it's seborrheic dermatitis! Once I started washing my hair more regularly and greasing my scalp w/Softee Hair Food w/vitamin E; the thick, flaky,scaly, scabs went away!!! I still get a touch of it here and there but I only notice it after I haven't washed my hair for over a week.

**NeverGiveup** · 05-04-2010, 09:16 PM

Look at all these responses!Thanks for all the info!

**OHR** · 05-05-2010, 12:36 AM

Originally Posted by Gorgeouslocs

Before Nappturality I didn't know what those scabs were but now I know that it's seborrheic dermatitis! Once I started washing my hair more regularly and greasing my scalp w/Softee Hair Food w/vitamin E; the thick, flaky,scaly, scabs went away!!! I still get a touch of it here and there but I only notice it after I haven't washed my hair for over a week.

I am one who cannot go longer than 2 weeks w/out washing my scalp. I only use Head and Shoulders [the new one in the dark blue btl.] when I need to control flaking. I'm also using a light oil on my scalp once every 2 weeks, to keep my scalp calm. My scalp has never been calmer.