Comment by Mandy on September 2, 2008 at 9:55pm

I sometimes have some soreness / tenderness...but it's nothing severe...more of a discomfort than a pain. I would say if it's actual pain that doesn't seem right then check with the doctor.

Comment by Tony on September 3, 2008 at 6:07am

I get the itchies too. The itching gets really bad when I wear something to cover my head like a bandana on a sunny day. There is also some tenderness now and again which varies from annoying to slightly painful. I'm finding that I have to be more aware of my environment, especially at work (i.e. HVAC vents), as my lack of hair makes my head sensitive to cold drafts. My scalp sometimes hurts if I stay in the draft too long. Like Mandy said, give the doc a call if you are concerned.

Comment by Carol on September 3, 2008 at 2:43pm

You should always check with your doctor anyways however I don't think it's anything you need to worry about too much. Itching can come from many things such as regrowth and loss, heat rash, sensitivity to chemicals/surfaces, etc. As far as the aching is concerned though, that could be something more so check it out soon. Let us know what happens! :)

Comment by Lori Powers on September 3, 2008 at 8:42pm

I always had tingling - which I guess could feel like itching, but I also had (HAD, trade one autoimmune for another) psoriasis, so I attributed it to that. Now that I'm completely hairless, I don't have psoriasis. ;-)

Comment by emma on September 4, 2008 at 11:44am

i found my patch just over a month now and ive been getting really itichy head at the back.. my hair is also thinning out but no more patches .. its so frustrating.. but wen to my doctor and he said it has been known that itching accurs just before loss hun x but as im learning everyone is different hope its helps xx

Comment by Jessica on September 9, 2008 at 11:29am

I tpo have the mystery itch and redness in the area where I lose hair duno why it happens but i guess it's another great symptom of AA

Comment by Sarah McIntosh on September 9, 2008 at 6:54pm

When my alopecia got very bad it would tingle and feel sore,even now my my hair starts to come in I just take it as a sign that the hair is not string and is to weak to support itself in the folicle, I don't think it is anything to worry about and it never hurts to talk to your doctor about it.

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