Many people suffer from various scalp problems such as itching, crusting or flaking of the scalp and development of bumps, sores or blisters on the scalp. Development of sore spots is one of the common problems related to the scalp. These spots are sore to touch or even to the movement of hair. If you ask what causes sore spots on scalp, then there are several factors that contribute to sore spots. Lets have a look at few of them.

What Causes Sore Spots on Scalp?

In many cases, excessive washing or use of harsh shampoos and conditioner is the main cause of sore spots on scalp. It leads to drying out of the scalp and leaves the follicles open. This may result in follicle infection (folliculitis). Most of the hair care products consist of several toxic chemicals. These chemicals can cause drying of the skin and extracting its natural oils. It results in formation of sore, itchy spots on scalp. Due to lack of these essential oils, the skin becomes prone to yeast infections such as Melassezia Globbosa (fungus causing dandruff) or Pitysporum Ovale and other infections. These fungal infections result in the formation of dandruff and flaking of the scalp.

Sodium Laureth Sulphate (SLS) is one of the toxic chemicals, which is an aggressive cleaning and foaming agent. It is added in about 90% of shampoos that are available in the market. It can give rise to some side effects such as premature aging of the skin, damage to eye membrane, prevention hair follicle growth and retards healing.

Some other possible causes of sore spots on scalp are:
A fungal infection due to ringworm (Tinea capitis) is responsible for sore spots on scalp. This infection is more common in children and gives rise to some symptoms such as itchy, red patches on the scalp. It results in hair loss and formation of bald areas. The skin becomes red, scaly and itchy. There may be swollen blisters or rash, which looks like black dots. This rash is highly contagious.
A skin condition such as acne can cause sore spots on scalp. This condition may result from hormonal causes, infection, blocked pores, ingrown hairs and incorrect diet.
An allergic skin reaction (contact dermatitis) can be a cause of sore spots. It is in two forms such as allergic contact dermatitis and irritant contact dermatitis. Irritant contact dermatitis is a reaction resulted from the direct effect of irritant substance on the skin. Allergic contact dermatitis is a hypersensitivity reaction, originated from the body’s immune system. Contact dermatitis may be due to some cosmetic allergy.
Stress due to work pressure, exhaustion or emotional tension can give rise to sore spots on scalp.
Some viral infections such as shingles or chickenpox also can cause sore spots
You can use some natural oils such as chamomile, lavender, avocado or eucalyptus oil to soothe the itching. If you are suffering from the any scalp rash, it is better to consult the dermatologist before trying the OTC medications.

I saw the commercial for Wen hair care, and it looked incredible! But I hear that it doesn’t work as well as they say. What hair care shampoos/conditioners will do that for me?
–I have really long, wavy hair that tends to crave moisture, but when I use conditioning products it loses volume and even gets greasy. I want it to look really healthy and defined.

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ultra hydrating balm — biolage –you can buy it in a salon.
or try silk infusion –CHI–

I’m asking because I have always had soft wavy textured hair and I’m currently trying to grow it out just started using Sunsilk’s Hydra TLC line of hair care products to keep my hair soft.
I would like to know if anyone black or white or native american has used any Sunsilk products for an extended period of time and experienced hair growth.
If so how long was it before you noticed?

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not i, mainly because i dont use it. but it really depends if u have ethnic hair, fine, medium or coars hair. i was reading a book by this dermatologist that said in order to achieve healthy growth u should do weekly hot oil and deep conditioning treatments. trim off all dead ends every 8 weeks, minimize the amount of heat u put on ur hair. and if u relax ur hair (i doubt it but if u do) relax four to five times a year meaning eevry 7 weeks in the summer and evry 12 weeks in the winter.

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I have black hair. I have decided to go natural I am tired of relaxers. Does anyone know of a product I can use that is not chemically based that will straighten, smooth my hair but helps to promote growth. Thanks. STK

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You can try the Herbalaxer from Mineral Indulgence. It’s a 100% natural hair “relaxer” made from herbs and essential oils that loosens the curl pattern in hair, strengthens hair and promotes hair growth, and detangles it as well. I’ve tried it and it worked fabulously on my 4b hair type. http://mineralindulgence.com/Hair_Care_P…http://mineralindulgence.com/

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The black, curly hair is the identity of an African American. Women, as well as men take great pains to create unique styles and looks with their naturally black and curly hair. African American hair is more dry and curly than the Caucasian hair. Therefore, it requires extra care as compared to the Caucasian hair. Let us learn about some African American hair care tips in the following article.

African American Natural Hair Care
It is very difficult to style and maintain African American natural hair. The following African American hair care tips will help you maintain your natural curls soft and manageable.

African American Hair Care – Oiling
You should massage your scalp regularly. This encourages oil production and helps reduce the dryness.
You should carry out hot oil massage at least once a month to moisturize your hair.
African American Hair Care – Shampoo and Conditioning
Always condition your hair after shampooing. There are a wide variety of hair care products that are made especially for African American natural hair. Read the ingredients carefully and avoid anything that contains alcohol. Use a shampoo with low pH level.
Do not shampoo African American hair daily. It makes the hair dryer and strips the natural oils from the hair. You should shampoo every 3-7 days to maintain the oil balance of your hair.
Do not choose 2 in 1 shampoos, that is, shampoo plus conditioner. They make African American natural hair drier.
Wash your hair in one direction. This lessens the chances of excessively tangled curly hair.
African American hair care leave-in conditioners are great to protect your hair. They keep your hair hydrated and free from drying.
Use your towel to blot out the water. Do not rub the hair with a towel for drying. It causes the hair to get tangled and results in breakage.
African American Hair Care – Combing
Do not comb your hair when it is wet. Wet hair is prone to breakage, thus wait till it dries a bit more.
Use your fingers to loosen the knots in your hair. Using a comb to pull out the knots will damage your hair.
If you have excessively curly hair, use a wide toothed comb. Start combing your hair from the ends and gradually move to the roots. This reduces the risk of breakage and does not cause too much pain when combing.
African American Hair Care – Sleep Protection
Use satin or silk pillowcase to avoid breakage of hair when sleeping. If you toss and turn a lot in sleep, your hair may get tangled in the cotton pillow case and break.
You can also try and wear a silk scarf before sleeping if you are uncomfortable using a silk or satin pillow case.
African American Hair Care – Styling and Trimming
You should get your hair trimmed every 2-3 months to avoid split ends and keep your hair healthy
Deep condition your hair once a week with the help of a hooded dryer. The heat of the dryer helps better penetration of the conditioner into the hair.
Use a tiny round brush and a hairdryer when combing fringe or baby fine hair around the hairline.
Shield your hair with a protective cover when using hot combs or curling tongs.
Those who are always in Braid hairstyles should wash their hair with a softening shampoo that maintains the moisture balance. This helps reduce the chances of a dry scalp.
Visit a professional hairstylist regularly to maintain the shape of your hairstyle.
Wear a hat, scarf or protective finishing products containing UV filters to protect your hair from the harmful UV rays of the sun.
African American natural hair is prone to shrinkage. Thus, try to style your hair in African American hair braiding styles or African American twist hairstyles.
You can even use gel type products to reduce the amount of shrinkage.
Natural Hair Care For African American
Drink 8-10 glasses of water daily to hydrate your hair.
Sleep for 8 hours everyday.
You should include omega 3 essential fatty acids in your diet. Have foods containing omega 3 fatty acids at least 2-3 times a day.
Reduce smoking as it is harmful for your hair. Smoking also accelerates hair loss and graying.
If the braids are too tight, then you should mix 15 drops of tea tree or peppermint oil per 2 oz of jojoba oil. Apply this mixture around the hairline.
One can also apply shea butter to the hair for loosening the tight braids.
Do not wear braids for more than 8 weeks. Leave your hair free for some days before braiding your hair again. This helps prevent receding hairline, breakage and damage of the hair.
Use essential oils like rosemary, lavender, sage, or calendula to keep braided hair free from bacteria.
African American Baby Hair Care
There are many African American baby hair care products available in the market. Choose African American baby hair care products carefully as wrong products may cause more damage to your baby’s hair. Moisturize the hair daily with natural oils. You can try jojoba, avocado and coconut oil to condition the baby’s hair.
Section the baby’s hair before combing to avoid tangles.
Use pony tails or braids to style the baby’s hair. This decreases the chances of breakage and your baby looks cute!
Use a gentle shampoo and conditioner when washing the baby’s hair. Use natural products that contain less of chemicals.
Wash the baby’s hair once or twice a week. This avoids dry hair as the child grows.
These African American hair care tips will help you take good care of your lovely mane. Curly, straight, short, long, colored, braided, twists or wavy, whatever way you carry your hair, maintain a healthy and stress free lifestyle. Always keep in mind that a positive attitude will always add to the natural shine of your hair. Your naturally black and curly hair is your natural heritage passed on from generations to generations. So all you beautiful women out there, be proud of your African American hair.

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I want to try the essential oils and 100% shea butter. I heard they’re really good. Here sre more sites for natural hair:
longhaircareforum.com (designed mostly for black women and these women are all about growing hair long and the forums have great product and styling advice)
naturallycurly.com (love the forums and articles and have prduct advice galore. Makes you love being curly)
youtube.com (type in hair and you will find many women of all colors who have great advice about hair care and how to videos)
nappturality.com (not really advice for relaxed sisters but still helpful in learning to love and care for your texture)
fotki.com (many women have pictures detailing their hair journey, especially helpful for transitioning but really inspiring)
biracialhair.org (terri has great hair and even though you might not be mixed her hair tips about how to wash and condition are invaluable for all curly textures)

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i have really short hair above the shoulder, but i want to get clip in extensions, but am not sure what to get and what type……………either Remy Clip-In 14-inch Human Hair Extensions or Premium Remy Human Hair 18-inch Clip In Extensions………….sound familiar? have you used them?

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my mom has gotten one and her hair is just above her shoulder and she really liked ityou should get the one closest to your hair length so that you can cut it closer to your hair length more easily