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A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭

Dear Lupies, i hope that youre all well💜
Im going through a stressful period at work and have got MAXIMUM rashes and itching all over my body with horrible sores over my head with my hair falling out with the scabs😪
Got some ointment for the rashes and itching. Dont know what to do with my scalp though...any advise please?
Ive also bought baby aqueous soap. Dont know if this will help?
Advise please🥺 im going crazy😬

April 21, 2022
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A MyLupusTeam Member

I had some minor hair loss and the rash on scalp. Research on this suggested gentle brushing, no hair appliances, no perming or dyeing, warm or cool water and a gentle shampoo. A gentle scrub with baking soda helps. And dabbing witch hazel on rash helps with itch. Hope this helps!

April 23, 2022
A MyLupusTeam Member

I'm going to dermatologist in 2 weeks for the same thing. Severe itching bumps and pain on scalp with hair loss. If he gives me something that helps or makes a recommendation I'll repost information. Right now I try to limit washing my hair (every 3 days) because it seems to make it worse even with mild organic shampoo. Hope you find some relief💗

April 21, 2022
A MyLupusTeam Member

Coconut oil might help, it's good for hundreds of thousands of different conditions has all kinds of healing properties.

April 21, 2022
A MyLupusTeam Member

I use witch hazel. U can get it at Walmart and it does wonders for me. Also my pulmonologist said to use selsum yellow shampoo and leave in don't rinse out till next day. This worked great too.

May 20, 2022
A MyLupusTeam Member

One more thing...I also switched to fragrance free, hypoallergenic laundry detergent.

April 28, 2022

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