Scalp Issues and Goin the Distance?

• Scalp Issues and Goin the Distance? by OMBrandon on 27 May, 2012 18:45
• Hello all SBG's!  I am 26 and NOT balding- but I have an issue I would appreciate feedback on For several years, since late high school, I have been cropping my hair down to a 2 or less and letting it grow back to over an inch. This has been a decent setup, but within the past few years I have seriously considered shaving my head every time I cut my hair.
  
  Here is my issue:
  As my hair grows longer, I seem to develop an increasingly severe dermatitis, to a free which will cause me to itch (disgusting alert) reasonable size chunks of my scalp off and on occasion bleed from doing so.  When I cut my hair down, the problem is t eliminate completely, but seems to dramatically improve.
  
  Has anyone had this issue or decided to go bald BECAUSE of scalp problems?  My hope is that a regimine of exfoliating and moisturizing a bald me will clear up my issue. Any help, again, would be greatly appreciated!
  
  -Brandon
  
  PS- posts this on my IPhone so sorry for any quirky spelling or grammatical errors
• #1 by Frontier Guy on 27 May, 2012 19:01
• Welcome OMB ...
  
  Many years (perhaps 15 or so) ago I had similar symptoms, which I think was related to very oily skin/scalp and that the hair helped keep the oils in place despite shampooing. It eventually dissipated.
  
  But since your situation improves with shorter hair I would encourage you to go much shorter - like maybe to a "no guard" buzz and see how that changes things.
  
  Fortunately, others around here will certainly toss in their opinions and expertise which will likely be more direct and insightful than mine on this particular topic (I have my own areas of special knowledge ... LOL).
  
  But ... in any case ... welcome.
• #2 by D.A.L.U.I. on 27 May, 2012 19:59
• You really need to consult a skin doctor--there are several guys here with a similar problem.  The good news is that shaving your head could be part of your complete relief from this issue.  Good luck, glad you found us.
  
• #3 by Sir Harry on 27 May, 2012 21:25
• Welcome aboard, and good luck...hope you find a solution.
• #4 by OMBrandon on 28 May, 2012 00:31
• Thanks gents!  I've seen the doctor but not the dermatologist.  Think I'm going to start my 30 day at the end of the week (after hair-filled engagement pictures).
  
  I really appreciate the responses
  
  Brandon
• #5 by Lynchy on 28 May, 2012 04:03
• Welcome!
  
  Good luck, I hope you find a solution!
• #6 by Sir Harry on 28 May, 2012 04:20
• Quote from: OMBrandon on 28 May, 2012 00:31

  Thanks gents!  I've seen the doctor but not the dermatologist.  Think I'm going to start my 30 day at the end of the week (after hair-filled engagement pictures).
  
  I really appreciate the responses
  
  Brandon
  

  A dermatologist can help with skin issues better than a regular doctor.....So you plan to be sly for your wedding day?
• #7 by OMBrandon on 28 May, 2012 12:20
• 
  So you plan to be sly for your wedding day?
  [/quote]
  
  If all goes well, yes
  
  -Brandon
• #8 by mrzed on 28 May, 2012 12:39
• There are a number of guys on here that have shaved for dermatitis issues.
  
  That's a good reason to shave your head. Another good reason is just because you like it!  Or you don't have to have a reason at all.
  
  A wedding with a bald head would look great!  And good head rubs on the honeymoon! 
  
  
• #9 by OMBrandon on 07 Jun, 2012 13:35
• I'm on day 7 and I couldn't be happier with the dome!  Thank you for all the replies- I really appreciate the advice!
  
  Brandon
• #10 by Bilko1 on 08 Jun, 2012 15:12
• Congratulations with the decision & welcome to SBG forum.
  
  Before I had my head shaved I used to get scalp irritation & lots of dandruff. After my head was shaved my scalp condition dramatically improved. I think the real problem was using too much shampoo & oils being trapped by the hair.
  
  All the best,
  
  Bilko
• #11 by Hingatao on 12 Jun, 2012 12:23
• I had the same problem which was a big reason why I finally shaved my head last week. I've been noticing now that daily shampooing followed with a moisturizer that's mostly beeswax and olive oil keeps my scalp looking good.
• #12 by Hingatao on 12 Jun, 2012 12:26
• Congratulations on the wedding, btw.