I was afraid to write about this, but Kenny encouraged me to write about this topic about a problem I've been dealing with for at least 5 years if not more. Like some of you, I've suffered from dermatitis on my head. This would happen during the summer or times when the weather changed (cold to warm), (dry to damp). These red itchy pimples would pop up and itch like hell. I've always try to avoid warm situations such as working out or running because of how it will make my head angry. In a way, I nicknamed it 'the archfiend' because no matter what I'd do, it'd always come back. I've seen several dermatologists and they pretty much laughed at me, and made me feel like I was crazy because I didn't have anything. The pills and everything they gave me never had any effect, or even if they did help, the dermatologist would just take me off the stuff that was working without telling me why. They say it's inherited but no one in my family has it. I really had given up hope and my head kept on hurting SO much. My scalp was in so much pain that sometimes it would hurt to sleep.
I was thinking of shaving my head anyways, and I found this site. I saw progress of guys who are able to clean up their scalps, and it made me think of something---why not shave my head? What was really the worst I could lose? Some hair for a while that would grow back? I was also scared how bad the dermatitis would look once everyone could see it. I think I was more concerned than how my head was shaped.
For many reasons, I decided to shave my head. Mainly the dermatitis, and I was having self esteem issues. My roommates were calling me fat (I'm only 135lbs), and telling me that I needed to have my hair long, and just telling me how to live my life. In a way, I've always wanted to shave my head, and it was a way for me to take control of my life.
Anyways, I shaved my head, and at first my head was more angry than ever. However, my head didn't itch the way it used to which was a huge relief. I did see how dirty my head was with hair, and I washed it almost everyday! However, the 'archfiend' has become weaker and weaker. At first my head was so bumpy, angry and I was very embarrassed about it. But after 5 days my head has become much smoother and shaving is much more pleasant. This was all due to the advice I got on this forum about using astringent, bald guyz moisturizing gel, 10% cortizone, and hydrogen peroxide which it seems my head responds best to witch hazel. My head doesn't look like a failed red blotch painting. Not only that, my head feels so great and clean! I think shaving my head was one of the best decisions I've made, my head hasn't felt relief like this in years. I wish the dermatologists would have recommended this instead of all the drugs. So for the fencers and lurkers, this is my testimonial.
Hair is merely hair, but feeling good is what counts! Though you wouldn't believe all the compliments I've gotten about my shaved head!
