Tender scalp

[Rach459]

Does anyone get a sore tender scalp in patches?wondering if it is related to Lupus. I never wear my hair up so it cant be because of that x

[Bacardibabe76]

Yes yes yes yes yes 😩😩😩😩.

Hi Rach,

My scalp gets so sore and sometimes itchy, I even feel a bump and raised patches but no one can ever see anything, Not even redness. I can feel my skull change shape and it’s up and down weekly for over 3 years now.

I have tried every medicated shampoo, all the ones without sls and also the new 0% paraben ones, which are awful and leave my hair feeling dirty and bad condition. But nothing helps.

My GP won’t refer me to a dermatologist buts that’s mainly because the new surgery I have is not that great and docs seem dismissive. Should never have moved areas as I had the best gp in the world before 😭😭.

I am currently sat here hurting like mad and thinking I’ll ask next time I go in.

If you find anything that helps in the meantime please let me know 😀

L x

[Rach459 in reply to Bacardibabe76]

Its really odd isnt it! I dont get itchy scalp just really sore to touch like ive had my hair pulled. I get very small bald patches now and again xx

[HazelW]

Yes - I get that from time to time but find that using Simple or Sanex shampoo helps - and it has improved greatly since I stopped dyeing my hair & learnt to live with the grey !! 😀

[Rach459 in reply to HazelW]

I will try the black seed oil as 2 people have recommended it, will see how that goes. I wasnt sure wether it was related to Lupus but seems it is xx

[weathervane]

Hi Rach , i have had a tender scalp at times which started affecting my sleep as it was painful/ burning to touch the pillow. Black seed oil was recommended to me and i rubbed it sparingly on sore spots at night and it worked . I don’t know why it worked but ive used it when it occurred again with same success.

[Rach459 in reply to weathervane]

I will give that a try thank you, i have it a the back of my head at the bottom but it doesnt burn xx

[amyamyamy1]

Hi Rachel, I get a very sore head normally just to the side area of the scalp. It’s very tender not itchy and really hurts when I touch it. The tenderness stays for approx 3-4days and if I rest up it disappears. I have learnt to live with it. I was diognosed with SLE approx. 5 years ago. I take methotrexate injections weekly, steroids, mepercrine and hydrochoroquine.

[Rach459 in reply to amyamyamy1]

Yes mine is the same not itchy just tender. And my hairdresser noticed a tuft of hair in that area that has grown, so i must of had a bald patch and not noticed. Xx

[Cas70]

Yes to everything! Have a nice bald patch on right side as I didn’t realise. Nothing has helped and they say it is alopecia scarring. The other side itches and aches too at times but I resist the urge to scratch. The black seed oil helped my friend. Fight to get a dermatologist- it is your right ! We have to fight for so much with this illness. Good luck

[Rach459 in reply to Cas70]

Yes i get small bald patches now and again at the sides. The tenderness is near the back of my scalp, my hairdresser did notice that round that area i had a tuft of hair that had started to grow back i will try the black seed oil as someone else has recommended it xx

[jopo280886]

Hi Rach,

I do experience this regularly 😔 usually comes along with an excruciating headache and a very blood shot eye. Not at all nice. I use anti inflammatory drugs to help and use special shampoos. Hope your GP can help you with this. Take good care of you Big hugs xx

[Rach459 in reply to jopo280886]

Oh sounds really painful, i dont get headaches just an uncomfortable tender area. Thank you. Im going to try black seed oil xx

[Supul]

Hi Rach459

Yes. Sore, tender, awful feeling.

I agree with one of the members reply, seems to indicate need some rest.

I have not used black seed oil, so cannot comment on that. Please let us know if it helps you.

However, I have tried various products. For me, Childs Farm - organic child shampoo works! Leaves my hair shining and bouncy too!

Currently, Childs Farm shampoo can be purchased in Tesco. I got it on offer last weekend, so paid £3. It lasts as I don't put much on. I say, currently Tesco because Lloyds pharmacy stopped selling it.

I suffered alopecia as a teenager. One round patch. Dr prescribed a lotion and it cleared alopecia. Post menopause, I became allergic to hair dye. Burning, itching, sore scalp. I have now got grey hair which people think I dye as my hair is streaked with shades of grey, well cut, glossy, and bouncy! So every cloud.....

Good luck. X