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• Son's Predicament by Bilko1 on 24 Sep, 2012 09:40
• Hi, guys!
  
  Hope you can give some good counsel.
  
  My son (he is 21) has really thick, longish hair (collar length) & has suffered for the last 3 years with itchy scalp, dandruff & scalp & facial cirrohisis (think that's how it is spelled!). Although, his face has improved with the use of medical moisturisers his scalp issue hasn't. He attended a dermatologist today & was told that his scalp scaling/crusting was caused by a yeast infection which can be almost eliminated by having his hair shaved off or having a really short haircut & using a topical shampoo.
  
  He is a bit scared of having his head shaved as he thinks people will think he has become a skinhead. I told him that he would look fine & would get used to the look, even liking, it. He's not too sure, however he does want his scalp & skin condition to improve. Any advice please, guys?
• #1 by Laser Man on 24 Sep, 2012 09:59
• Sorry to hear about your son's condition.  Here's a few thoughts for him:
  
  1) if a short stint as a bald guy helps get rid of a three-year ordeal, by all means, do it.
  2) assuming your son is a polite young man, only the most narrow-minded people will think he's become a skinhead.  In fact, those who know him will be certain that he's not become a skinhead.
  3) a lot of young guys sport the sly look now - guys from all races and walks of life, so it's not a cult thing.  He'll look good and fit right in with "normal" society.
  4) he'll be surprised at how quickly hair grows, so once his skin problems have healed, he'll have no problem returning to his current look if he wants to.
  5) he'll be surprised at how good being sly looks and feels.  He might like enough to stay BBC!
  
  
• #2 by -Doug- on 24 Sep, 2012 11:03
• Can't offer anything better than what npsbg offered. It's good advice. I hope that he's able to get relief!
• #3 by leighmundo40 on 24 Sep, 2012 11:25
• I agree with what the other guys have said. Try looking at photos of movie/music stars who have buzzed down their hair to show him that it is quite a popular look at the moment.
  
  It will grow back and there is nothing that is saying he has to go SLY. Going shorter bit by bit might help as well.
  
  Hope this helps?
• #4 by Mikekoz13 on 24 Sep, 2012 12:59
• Our very own SCHRO had a similar scalp condition and once he shaved his head... POOF!... gone.
  
  PM SCHRO if you want more info.
• #5 by Slynito on 24 Sep, 2012 14:27
• Hey Bilko, I don't think you could go wrong with suggestions given by, npsbg. He said it all. Best of luck to you and your son.
• #6 by Slyfive on 24 Sep, 2012 15:03
• I think focussing on the temporary nature is a good idea, as long as he knows it's not permanent it shouldn't feel too bad
• #7 by Paul the Headblader on 24 Sep, 2012 15:33
• tell him to man up. if he wants to heal, he'll do it.
  set him an example - you.
• #8 by mrzed on 24 Sep, 2012 16:27
• With all the bald role models out there, including Dad!  Wow. Good time to shave bald.
   
  And remind him of all of us BBC guys, young and old.  It's really nice.
  
  
• #9 by Slynito on 25 Sep, 2012 07:31
• Good advice from Mr. Zed...at least try to get him to try a buzz cut.
• #10 by nuts on 25 Sep, 2012 14:25
• With you as a role model chow could he go wrong.  And it should help clear the itchy scalp.
• #11 by schro on 25 Sep, 2012 15:03
• Shaving my head gave me complete relief from seborrheic dermatitis.
  Prior to me beginning my life as a bald dude, I slowly began buzzing it shorter & shorter. I also applied diluted apple cider vinegar (50/50 with water) in the evenings. The ACV would significantly reduce the severity of the itching my scalp. However, the diluted vinegar regimen was no longer needed once I started shaving.
  
  Good luck.
• #12 by hotrn on 25 Sep, 2012 16:55
• They're are meds out there to treat this but they are $300+ after insurance. If it has been going on this long, my professional opinion as an RN is to go sly.
• #13 by schro on 25 Sep, 2012 18:13
• Quote from: hotrn on 25 Sep, 2012 16:55

  They're are meds out there to treat this but they are $300+ after insurance. If it has been going on this long, my professional opinion as an RN is to go sly.
  

  
  How can anyone ignore such sound medical advice?? 
• #14 by Bilko1 on 26 Sep, 2012 04:02
• Thanks for all the positive & great replies, guys.
  
  You guys really do rock!
  
  I can report that my son has went and had a short buzz cut & so far he likes it. However, he is still unsure about going sly at the moment. He may go down that route, yet.
  
  Thanks.