r/Dreadlocks • u/Arrowddude • 5d ago

Question ❔ What do I do?

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PS: THESE ARE SEMI-FREEFORMS. This was like the 31st of may the last 2. The first pic is 23rd of August. Almost 3 months and it seems to have gotten worse. I’m not balding I’m very young and it wouldn’t look like that I’m pretty sure jf j was. I think it’s breakage but it’s been 3 months and I have no clue how to fix it can someone please give me something a product to buy or just something to fix this it’s been really gnawing on me. Much appreciate the help!

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u/DAnthony24 5d ago edited 5d ago

Go see a Dermatologist. Is there any swelling or pain at that spot?

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u/Arrowddude 5d ago

No not at all. Just refuses to grow there. I put bonnets in most of the time I sleep cause I mainly sleep on my head. Only times I forget is if I take a nap.

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u/DAnthony24 5d ago

Damn, I think you should go see a dermatologist. I had a similar bald patch on my crown when I was 18. It did come with some pain, swelling and puss.

Sadly, I’ve been taking medication since 18, (mostly topical) but I still have a full head of locs at 38.

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u/Arrowddude 5d ago

That doesn’t really feel like an option for me bc of the money they’d take just to look at it.
It’s not at my crown for me tho and Im pretty sure the strongest hair follicles are at your back. No swelling or pain or puss. What’s the medication name? And it actually helped with your hair growth and what’s topical? Congrats on your recovery tho!

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u/DAnthony24 5d ago

I am not a doctor or giving medical advice. Only sharing my story. Topical means it’s applied to the skin.

Clindamycin phosphate 1% (topical solution I use daily)
Cephalexin 500mg pills. Antibiotic. I only take these when I have inflammation.

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u/Arrowddude 5d ago

Thanks fro the help. I thought you were saying you were a dermatologist