Great discussion but I think a point was missed by everyone. Anti-inflammatory diet/lifestyle and this is coming from personal experience. I think we run to pharmaceuticals to fast versus starting with the food we eat. I do believe there is a genetic component but the environment pulls the trigger. The inflammation comes from the gut which is inflamed by the ultra processed foods and sugars and carbs. Start with the less invasive- the food.
What an AWESOME discussion! I'm a Cosmetology Educator and we've been talking about 99% of what you all were discussing! My entire class watched this tonight during our theory class. They really appreciated hearing the validation of what we were discussing to what you all said here. VERY HAPPY to have found this segment!
Pay no attention to the man in the picture. This is his RUclips account. I have Lichen Planopilaris. I had a biopsy about 2 years ago. It fairly early detection but it was at the height of COVID. It took me a while to get an appointment with a dermatologist. My research led me to SOCA. I found a doctor in Rockville MD who was great. I started the injections and also used topicals. I respectfully disagree with the doctor who said don’t use oil on your scalp. The oil Jojoba, carrot-which my dermatologist recommended-avocado and olive
Oops helps greatly with the inch. I don’t have to keep applying the heavy duty steroid cream. I have a few small bald patches but my natural hair is dense enough to cover them. I moved to Panama in 2020 and have not seen a dermatologist-but I know I should and will soon. My scalp inches and sometimes is tender. BTW, Dr. McKinley-Grant was my doctor many years ago. I had Alopecia which she treated and all my hair grew back. I also had a terrible case of shingles and post herpectic neuralgia. She is fantastic! Unfortunately, I had to stop seeing her when my insurance was no longer accepted. 😊
This was great. Thank you for interviewing dermatologist who specialize in black hair. They all had very valuable information to share. Hope you do a follow-up on proper hair care for black women of different textures and hair product recommendations.
I have lichen planopilaris since 2008. My biopsy was only done in 2020 after demanding an official diagnosis. I received injections and topical. Some parts a permanently gone. This was very informative.
Very informative. I was diagnosed with CCCA some years ago. Hoping that a way is found to repair the scar tissue in the follicle to make my hair grow back. It's hard trying to continually cover a 6 inch area 😕
Do you mind me asking what symptoms did you have with ccca? I just got diagnosed with it and was told that mine is kind of related to my fibroid tumors but I have been dealing with severe itching scalp in my hair falling out on and off the past 11 years I would say it grows back to a certain point and then it falls out in the crown and I have severe itching from it was most of my crown but now I'm getting it towards the front and a small little area and the very back as well as a small little area of my sides but it's a very big area in the whole crown in my head. I'm just curious to if this is the right diagnosis is there anything else similar out there to ccca can I be being misdiagnosed or is this the true diagnosis any feedback would be very appreciated thank you
@@SPOil3d01PRINC3SS I didn't have any immediate symptoms but at times I had some itching and my scalp became tender with small bumps at the root area. I also found that the rest of my hair doesn't grow that well either. I wish there was some treatment to heal my scarred follicles. But haven't found anything to do this.
@@LeeArmani101 Thank You for your feedback. I have been taking antibiotics for a week now and it's helped a little. The antibiotics is to suppress the inflammation that causes the itching & soreness. I also was prescribed a topical ointment for my scalp. I've used about 4x unfortunately not done anything but I was given a few options to treat another was a steroid injection to my scalp, I'll wait for that. I also was given the option to take the medication that they give for covid patients but I have to see a ophthalmologist first to get approved for the medication. If you still haven't got relief look into seeing if any of those are a good treatment for you.
@@SPOil3d01PRINC3SS I also have the SEVERE itching and hair breakage mainly in the center patches. I also noticed little nodules. I went to dermatologist and was diagnosed with Trichorrhexis Nordosa and still have found no little relief
This was an amazing discussion this is what should be discussed with my fellow women of color, I am experiencing alopecia, at the age of 32. I wish I could receive help
Hi Addae I hope you have received help if not seek a Dermatologists. If you don't know how to find one try as I did Google board of African-American Dermatologists that specialize or have background of studying hair and skin. Or Google dermatology black dermatologist in your city and state and from there look up your background see what they specialize in make sure you find one that specialize or studies the hair. Good Luck to You if you haven't seemed or found yet.
@@geridunlap565 Google you can find any information you're looking for on Google about this do not be overwhelmed of the search results. The resources is everywhere
I just got diagnosed with FFA what type of treatment is suitable for WOC? I was just prescribed 0.05% Clobetasol lotion? Not sure the effect this will have on my edges which is where FFA presents.
It’s possible to have more than one type of hair loss simultaneously. . I’ve had a near bald patch, and thinning at the crown at the same time. Intermittent itching, and burning in the crown area was there 15-20 yrs ago. I had no clue what was causing it . Now everyone is talking about these conditions that primarily affects black women. I shaved my head less than a yr ago and searching for the best remedy and treatment for my whole body health. I had an autoimmune diagnosis in my early 20’s (polimyositis), and 50 yrs later OA. I’ve come to know the culprit is inflammation, and contributing factor to hair disorders. Stress, and poor western diets don’t help either. It pays to Know your own body.
Im not washing my hair every 2 weeks its too much ..even the chad people in Africa dont wash their hair ...their hair us down their back ..im not ..about every 2 months for me .condition my hair every week
Meaning they don’t know this has been on for so long it’s almost an epidemic in black womens hair I went to my dr. When the bald spot was the size of a dime then it became the size of a quarter now it’s a size of a mayonnaise top went to a yt female dermatologist she backed up like I had something contagious said I had some scaring sent in prescription now it’s starting to thin at the timple area I see all these videos and nobody has a cure just more videos we know what it is how to cure it,how to cure it.
Great discussion but I think a point was missed by everyone. Anti-inflammatory diet/lifestyle and this is coming from personal experience. I think we run to pharmaceuticals to fast versus starting with the food we eat. I do believe there is a genetic component but the environment pulls the trigger. The inflammation comes from the gut which is inflamed by the ultra processed foods and sugars and carbs. Start with the less invasive- the food.
Who else is looking at their hair
What an AWESOME discussion! I'm a Cosmetology Educator and we've been talking about 99% of what you all were discussing! My entire class watched this tonight during our theory class. They really appreciated hearing the validation of what we were discussing to what you all said here. VERY HAPPY to have found this segment!
Perimenopause hair breakage is what I experienced and slow growth, never had this issue until I turned mid-50's.
I'm having the same problem, my hair has also thinned out
This has been very informative & helpful. I was diagnosed with CCCA in late 2022.
Thank you. This was very informative!
Pay no attention to the man in the picture. This is his RUclips account.
I have Lichen Planopilaris. I had a biopsy about 2 years ago. It fairly early detection but it was at the height of COVID. It took me a while to get an appointment with a dermatologist. My research led me to SOCA. I found a doctor in Rockville MD who was great. I started the injections and also used topicals.
I respectfully disagree with the doctor who said don’t use oil on your scalp. The oil Jojoba, carrot-which my dermatologist recommended-avocado and olive
Oops
helps greatly with the inch. I don’t have to keep applying the heavy duty steroid cream.
I have a few small bald patches but my natural hair is dense enough to cover them.
I moved to Panama in 2020 and have not seen a dermatologist-but I know I should and will soon.
My scalp inches and sometimes is tender.
BTW, Dr. McKinley-Grant was my doctor many years ago. I had Alopecia which she treated and all my hair grew back. I also had a terrible case of shingles and post herpectic neuralgia. She is fantastic! Unfortunately, I had to stop seeing her when my insurance was no longer accepted. 😊
@@whenders421diet change is game changer
This was great. Thank you for interviewing dermatologist who specialize in black hair. They all had very valuable information to share. Hope you do a follow-up on proper hair care for black women of different textures and hair product recommendations.
She asked really good questions 💚
Please detail the meaning of 'scarring ' here. I have CCCA and I am still not clear on what this means for a scalp
Great video! Can you do a session on hereditary female pattern baldness?
I have lichen planopilaris since 2008. My biopsy was only done in 2020 after demanding an official diagnosis. I received injections and topical. Some parts a permanently gone. This was very informative.
Very informative. I was diagnosed with CCCA some years ago. Hoping that a way is found to repair the scar tissue in the follicle to make my hair grow back. It's hard trying to continually cover a 6 inch area 😕
Do you mind me asking what symptoms did you have with ccca? I just got diagnosed with it and was told that mine is kind of related to my fibroid tumors but I have been dealing with severe itching scalp in my hair falling out on and off the past 11 years I would say it grows back to a certain point and then it falls out in the crown and I have severe itching from it was most of my crown but now I'm getting it towards the front and a small little area and the very back as well as a small little area of my sides but it's a very big area in the whole crown in my head. I'm just curious to if this is the right diagnosis is there anything else similar out there to ccca can I be being misdiagnosed or is this the true diagnosis any feedback would be very appreciated thank you
@@SPOil3d01PRINC3SS I didn't have any immediate symptoms but at times I had some itching and my scalp became tender with small bumps at the root area. I also found that the rest of my hair doesn't grow that well either. I wish there was some treatment to heal my scarred follicles. But haven't found anything to do this.
@@LeeArmani101 Thank You for your feedback. I have been taking antibiotics for a week now and it's helped a little. The antibiotics is to suppress the inflammation that causes the itching & soreness. I also was prescribed a topical ointment for my scalp. I've used about 4x unfortunately not done anything but I was given a few options to treat another was a steroid injection to my scalp, I'll wait for that. I also was given the option to take the medication that they give for covid patients but I have to see a ophthalmologist first to get approved for the medication. If you still haven't got relief look into seeing if any of those are a good treatment for you.
@@SPOil3d01PRINC3SS I also have the SEVERE itching and hair breakage mainly in the center patches. I also noticed little nodules. I went to dermatologist and was diagnosed with Trichorrhexis Nordosa and still have found no little relief
This was an amazing discussion this is what should be discussed with my fellow women of color, I am experiencing alopecia, at the age of 32. I wish I could receive help
Hi Addae I hope you have received help if not seek a Dermatologists. If you don't know how to find one try as I did Google board of African-American Dermatologists that specialize or have background of studying hair and skin. Or Google dermatology black dermatologist in your city and state and from there look up your background see what they specialize in make sure you find one that specialize or studies the hair. Good Luck to You if you haven't seemed or found yet.
My son has AKN. His head is itchy, bleeding and experiencing hair loss. We have been told that there is no cure.
I really appreciate this
How can we get in touch with these doctors?
Right
This is very informative, especially hair care.... thank you so much
Very good
Super informative! Thanks for sharing
Are there resources in Atlanta, GA area?
@@geridunlap565 Google you can find any information you're looking for on Google about this do not be overwhelmed of the search results. The resources is everywhere
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I just got diagnosed with FFA what type of treatment is suitable for WOC? I was just prescribed 0.05% Clobetasol lotion? Not sure the effect this will have on my edges which is where FFA presents.
Where are these dermatologists?
The DC, Maryland region.
Dr. Alexis is in NYC. He diagnosed and treated me. Very knowledgeable and I felt safe in his care.
Dr Amy McMichael is my Dermatologist she's on Country Club Road In Winston-Salem North Carolina.
It’s possible to have more than one type of hair loss simultaneously. . I’ve had a near bald patch, and thinning at the crown at the same time. Intermittent itching, and burning in the crown area was there 15-20 yrs ago. I had no clue what was causing it . Now everyone is talking about these conditions that primarily affects black women. I shaved my head less than a yr ago and searching for the best remedy and treatment for my whole body health. I had an autoimmune diagnosis in my early 20’s (polimyositis), and 50 yrs later OA. I’ve come to know the culprit is inflammation, and contributing factor to hair disorders. Stress, and poor western diets don’t help either. It pays to Know your own body.
Im not washing my hair every 2 weeks its too much ..even the chad people in Africa dont wash their hair ...their hair us down their back ..im not ..about every 2 months for me .condition my hair every week
Meaning they don’t know this has been on for so long it’s almost an epidemic in black womens hair I went to my dr. When the bald spot was the size of a dime then it became the size of a quarter now it’s a size of a mayonnaise top went to a yt female dermatologist she backed up like I had something contagious said I had some scaring sent in prescription now it’s starting to thin at the timple area I see all these videos and nobody has a cure just more videos we know what it is how to cure it,how to cure it.
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