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Battle Creek, MI

Hello, I was diagnosed with SLE back in November and my mom told me not to dye my hair anymore cause will just increase the hair loss. Is that true? I am always wearing a bandana on my head to cover it now that I've noticed that my roots are showing. Last time dyed my hair a reddish brown but my roots are so dark a brown that looks like some of it is black. I really want to color my roots but won't if will just increase my hair loss. If dyeing my hair will increase it what can I use if anything… read more

January 31, 2016
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A MyLupusTeam Member

Henna works well (you can get it in various shades) it actually helps hair shaft. It's messy and time consuming but the results are nice.

February 1, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

Our hair can be finicky and so treat it with love and respect!! I would avoid any harsh chemicals and definitely NO BLEACHING!!
I lost half of my hair due to skin rashes from sun allergies so I know what bald feels like and there it sucks, man.
Best of luck.

February 1, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

I was wondering the same thing

February 1, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

natural henna will not add to the hair loss

February 1, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

Go to a professional they have other Hair coloring for people with sensitive and or hair loss. I use a simple wash in liquid it's less of the harshyness

March 30, 2016

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