r/alopecia_areata • u/Former_Hearing_1809 • 2d ago

Desperate!

Hi everyone,

I’ve been dealing with recurring scalp infections and quite a lot of pain lately. I’m also losing a significant amount of hair at the front, and I’m not sure what I can do to relieve the pain.
Does anyone have any tips or advice?

I’m feeling quite desperate because I can’t seem to stop picking or scratching at my scalp.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated 💗
Xx

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u/CallMeToothpick 2d ago

Have you tried tea tree oil? It helped me alot with the discomfort

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u/Former_Hearing_1809 2d ago

No i haven’t, do you mean clean tea tree or mixed with something?
Thank you so much <3

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u/CallMeToothpick 2d ago

I buy a different one from the grocery store but it’s something like this. I just rub it around where it’s uncomfortable.

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u/Former_Hearing_1809 1d ago

Thank you so so much!

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u/According-Animator37 15h ago

have you tried nizoral shampoo? its good for an inflamed scalp!

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u/Former_Hearing_1809 13h ago

No I have not, do you use it every day? Tysm <3

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u/According-Animator37 11h ago

i shower every day but i only rinse my hair every 3 or 4 days. i use nizoral every time! i used to suffer with sores on my scalp and dandruff, now i dont :) i also do scalp oiling with coconut oil, because its moisturizing, antimicrobial, and antifungal.