Comments on: Ask Afrobella – Dealing With Flakes

By: Tsha

Tsha — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:01:52 +0000

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By: Monique

Monique — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:00:16 +0000

Very Very Helpful! Thank you really.

By: Nkeon

Nkeon — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 07:37:16 +0000

Thanks for writing about this! I’ve suffered from flakey scalp for most of my life. I used to think it was due to improper hair care practises from my youth but the problem have prevailed even with good hair care and natural ingredients. People on here seem to have seen improvements with quitting relaxers but that doesn’t apply to me because I have been natural for my whole life. Seriously, never ever had a relaxer so that can’t be an issue for me. I’ve tried tea tree oil, oiling my scalp lightly, and what not and the problem persists. I currently wash my hair every 2 weeks so may try and do so once a week and see what happens.

By: Erin

Erin — Sat, 19 May 2012 21:58:07 +0000

Whoa! I’m pretty sure I have the same condition as so many of the other people in the comments. I too have the excessive flaky scalp (very noticably dry hairline), brows and down the nose. I just assumed I had dandruff and dry skin for awhile, but the flakes were getting really, really bad. I am definitely going to try to find a dermatologist and get down to the bottom of this. Thanks for all of the comments and thanks for featuring this, Patrice!

By: NJ

NJ — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:46:52 +0000

I was diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis too. The doc said to use over-the-counter coal tar shampoo. Have you tried that? Just wondering if it will try my hair out.

By: Rene

Rene — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:01:27 +0000

I’m a ‘Natural Head’ and have been for most of my life. I specialize in Naturally Kinky Hair Care for People of Color. I believe our hair beauty will come from a healthy scalp, so this is my focus–Scalp Health.

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I hope this helps.
Peace.
Rene’

By: shannon

shannon — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 09:50:27 +0000

PLEASE consider food allergies: especially dairy.

also chemical irritation will make this problem worse, so if you can’t put your hair product in your mouth (ie. all natural with no weird chemicals) don’t put it on your skin.

By: Dekka

Dekka — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 18:11:20 +0000

Hey Ladies, I have seborrheic dermatitis and I started at the age of 18 and was triggered by a change in hormones. I made the decision to become natural after many years of scalp burns as a result of my scalp condition.The dermatologist has prescribed shampoo but they tend to dry my hair. I would suggest washing your hair once a week, avoid heavy oils and be gentle when washing your scalp. Most important get your scalp under control as soon as possible. If not it, the constant trauma to the scalp can lead to hair loss. Try to avoid prolong use of shampoos with cortisones because they can lead to serious health problems. After using heavy product use a clarifying shampoo or you will have a bad flare-up. Once you find a over-the-counter- shampoo that works for you for the best results you should let it sit on your scalp for 10-15 min for it to really work.

This advice is a bit late but I have been dealing with this for over 12 years and the first thing to understand is that there is no cure. Dealing with this condition is about keeping it under control. I hope this information helps and Good Luck!

By: Mstasha2u

Mstasha2u — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:51:01 +0000

OMG I just want to hug all of you and bounce around so we can make a snow globe!

LOL, you’re so silly:-)

By: Kandy

Kandy — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 20:37:45 +0000

I use to have the same problem and once I started using this all natural hair food called T444Z HAIR FOOD. I should say that I dont have any more flakes.