Inflamed Bumps all Over my Scalp - Dreadlocks Hairstyle

by Jessica
(Merritt, British Columbia, Canada)

I just recently... as in a week ago got dreadlocks. I love how they look... but I now have small inflamed bumps all over my scalp and I am not sure what to do. I cannot tell if it is allergies... or merely irritation of the scalp. Please help me!!! They are located around the edges of my scalp where my hairline ends and about an inch inward. Thank you!

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Inflamed Bumps all Over my Scalp - Dreadlocks Hairstyle

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Some Possible Causes
by: N.F.

There could be number of reasons for such reaction:



Tension - Sometimes when hair is pulled too tightly scalp develop itchy bumps. This is caused by tension on hair follicle and scalp. Its normally a temporary reaction appear after 2-3 days of application and should go away after a week time.

Cleansing - Its important to wash your dreadlocked hair and scalp regularly with the right dreadlock shampoo. Many people having a wrong impression of dreadlocks and they think, just because they have dreadlocks, they don't have to wash their hair as they used to. That could lead to many scalp problems.

Allergy - Your scalp was introduced to new type of product(s) never used before. Dreadlocks stylists use Dread Wax or Dread Cream to style the hair and some of these products contain petroleum and fragrance. If you have history of allergy, you better talk with your dreadlocks specialist and get a list of ingredients.
Me Too!!
by: Bethyca

Hi, I'm experiencing exactly the same thing! I used DreadHeadHQ products to dread my hair 4 days ago, and have got red bumps all around my hairline where the dreads are. I believe it's an allergy, but don't know. If you get any answers, please let me know!
me too
by: Anonymous

I am experiencing the same thing. new dreads... red inflamed painful bumps, but no products except for aloe vera, and i was never allergic to it before. I actually feel better now.

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