Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community - View Single Post - only young, getting white hairs and crown of head is red? (appears swollen)

maleficent · 04-17-2006, 04:31 AM

Your scalp being red could be caused by an allergy to a new shampoo or conditioner, sunburn, if you wear a hat, it could be something in the hat that's causing a reaction.

White hair could be caused by any number of things, including genetics... and isn't always caused by age - I had my first gray hairs at age 17.

The redness would be a concern, if nothing has changed for you recently, I'd probably go to your doctor or a dermatologist to have it checked out...

Since you are describing the crown area - the first question I'd ask, if I were doctor, do you regularly wear a cap..

04-17-2006, 04:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
maleficent Junkie Moderator Emeritus Location: Chicago	Your scalp being red could be caused by an allergy to a new shampoo or conditioner, sunburn, if you wear a hat, it could be something in the hat that's causing a reaction. White hair could be caused by any number of things, including genetics... and isn't always caused by age - I had my first gray hairs at age 17. The redness would be a concern, if nothing has changed for you recently, I'd probably go to your doctor or a dermatologist to have it checked out... Since you are describing the crown area - the first question I'd ask, if I were doctor, do you regularly wear a cap.. __________________ Free your heart from hatred. Free your mind from worries. Live simply. Give more. Expect less.