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

karsey · 04-17-2006, 03:45 AM

has anyone got any idea wot it could be? why is it red in colour, it doesnt hurt or anything...and is only around my crown/root area...

im getting loads of white hair now too....

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, 03:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
karsey Upright	only young, getting white hairs and crown of head is red? (appears swollen) has anyone got any idea wot it could be? why is it red in colour, it doesnt hurt or anything...and is only around my crown/root area... im getting loads of white hair now too....

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.