Hair Loss from CCCA Alopecia‼️ 

This is me since I was really young like 16. I went to a trichologist at abt 21. What I have learned abt my scalp 1. Stress/anger 😬 is the main culprit that flares my scalp. 2. Lack of exercise = less blood flow to the scalp. 3. I wear braids but I wash all hair with Apple cidar vinegar & my hair too. 4. Whatcha eat. However I still stand by stress & anger etc. I let go of certain (stressors ppl and deeds) & literally my hair started growing back. Thank God

I had this- turned out my iron levels were very low - got my iron levels to a normal level and my dermatologist prescribed me with 5 % minoxidil with 1% tretinoin and also a corticosteroid and my hair in that section has grown back fully and is even longer than it used to be. There is hope! ❤

You never know what people are dealing with when it pertains to their hair. Hence why I hate when people say "it's just hair it will grow back."

Her hair around the bald spots looked healthy. She has a beautiful texture. I hope her hair continues to recover.

Ladies my biggest advice if you're having scalp issues is to see a dermatologist that specializes in hair loss! Make sure the dermatologist does a biopsy on your scalp. I went to a dermatologist for years and she just "treated my condition" with a prescribed anti-itch oil. She didn't have a clue because she never did a biopsy. Found a dermatologist that specialized in hair loss and she did a biopsy and found I had CCCA. Now I was finally able to get the correct treatment. Having a dermatologist treat your scalp without a biopsy is like having a doctor treat you without bloodwork. They'd just be guessing or assuming what they THINK the problem is. Biopsy! Biopsy! Biopsy 😊

I love that you are featuring a client with CCCA. I have CCCA and also an aspiring dermatologist as a result of this disease. It’s nice to see stylist informed of the disease because often you guys are the first to notice something going on hair. Also shout out to your client because it takes courage to be vulnerable in this way.

I am a Caucasian woman 67 years old. I, like a lot of other women, started losing my hair during the pandemic. I went to my dermatologist and she prescribed topical & oral medications. Over a year later and after trying a few different types of medications, nothing helped. She said the only thing left to try is steroid shots into my scalp. I have decided not to try that as I sometimes react to steriods. This is effecting many women now. If you are looking for it you see it. I am Hypo Thyroid, have been for many years,, but did not have this pre-pandemic. I love your channel and have watched you for a few years now. You speak the truth and are very skilled and talented. Thank you for talking about this condition.

My mom developed this in her late 50s. I researched and found that pumpkin seed oil can help with this. I found someone who made a pumpkin seed oil blend and I SWEAR to you! Right hand to God her hair started filling back in in about 1 year, the redness and inflammation stopped, and the patch filled in. Hers was bad that bold spot was the size of a ramekin bowl.

That hug right there? That was gratitude. Thanks for always education us and treating your clients with love and respect. Blessings and continued success as always xxx

CCCA is the acronym for Central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia.

When my daughter was around 15, she started noticing her part line was widening. Then she noticed a thin quarter sized balding spot in another area in her scalp. My daughter has very healthy long hair but these things we’re taking place all of a sudden but it must have started very gradually until visually she noticed something was wrong and also we were going to our regular hairdresser every 2 weeks for years. I immediately took my daughter to the dermatologist and she was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata. She was given cortisone scalp injections and the doctor told her she would start to notice peach fuzz hair growth in those thinning bald spots in about 6 weeks. And sure enough her hair grew back in those spots and she only got maybe 4 injections. My daughter has natural thick healthy hair but I understand this condition can cause a lot of stress on the sufferer. I pray this young lady in the video and others who have been diagnosed with Alopecia can have good results like my daughter.

I hope and pray that her hair comes back thick and healthy. Bless her on her journey.

You continue to empower us with top tier knowledge we can’t Thank You enough! Praying that your client will continue to beat the odds with a victorious outcome! 🙏🏽 💕

It's good that you are talking about CCCA. I had never heard of it before I was diagnosed with it. There should be a lot more awareness about this type of alopecia so that we don't ignore it. After being diagnosed I started to research, and was terrified about what I saw thinking that would happen to me and not understanding that treatment would prevent the type of loss that I was seeing. I have CCCA it was diagnosed in Dec 2022. I also went to the dermatologist as soon as my scalp started acting different than normal, and the CCCA was caught in the very early stages. I'm taking oral medication and have a scalp solution as well. Thankfully all the redness, itching, and extreme shedding have stopped, and density is returning. I have a lot of hair and it's kind of long so most of the damage isn't visible to other people. I also have SLE so I know to go have things checked out if something is wrong.

I have CCCA and my doctor advised to wash my hair weekly and don't put a lot of direct oils on my scalp. I did about 4 rounds of shots and once all of the inflammation was gone, I made sure to keep up with my weekly washes. It has really made a difference with CCCA symptoms. I no longer have the itchiness or pain. I oil my scalp twice a week. The second time will usually be before wash day and i limit the amount of oils I'm using. I always shampoo and give myself random hair massages. The biggest thing is to catch it early and come up up a consistent plan. I can't make it go away but i can prevent it from getting worse.

Wow...I think I'm going to find a dermatologist. The crown of my head has been itching like CRAZY for a while now to the point where I can barely keep my hands out of it. I recently saw a new stylist who asked if anything was going on in that area bc the hair is significantly shorter than the rest of my head. It may not be CCCA but it's something to look into. Thanks as always Kee!

You are the very 1st beautician tht I have EVER heard talk about CCCA, I NEVER knew what CCCA was, never heard tht there was a treatment. I knew some of it is frm heredity😢 Thank you for sharing factual science, for WE perish, for a lack of knowledge & understanding. Smh been to alot of beauticians who never once, told me anything, except your balding. WOW! You are appreciated!😊❤

This is, hands down, some of the best information I’ve heard about CCCA. You hit all of the important points. Ladies, if you’re suffering with any hair loss or abnormalities, please go to your dermatologist right away. Also, a biopsy is is key - you could be suffering from more than one form of alopecia and having your follicles assessed is key to knowing this. Thank you for this video!

I use to have ccca alopecia, God healed me! And now I don’t use store bought products and make my own for personal use.

Cutting those ends was so satisfying

I absolutely love you!! Your spirit is so contagious. I love your compassion. Your voiceovers are so relaxing. You are such a beautiful woman. I pray God continues to bless you abundantly.❤

Quickly came on! As soon as I seen the notification!❤😂

It's the hug at the end for me. ❤ Well done Queen. She will bounce back in no time.

Wow you are a God send for your clients. So many stylists today don’t take the time to care for their client’s hair.

Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA). You're correct, my Dermatologist said there are no definitive studies linking it to relaxers because it occurs in women who have never had them. I stopped getting relaxers because it's the only "harsh" thing i was doing. She put me on 2 months of antibiotics to stop the inflammation. She also stated that it was cool that i was using tea tree shampoo bc its basically like using a medicated shampoo. I asked that a biopsy be done not just a visual examination of my scalp. I'm still working to get the follicles stimulated in the areas effected. Overall my scalp is healthy again and my hair is growing. The goal is to get the inflammatory response shutoff. I have other health goals but my scalp will benefit bc my focus on reducing inflammation in my body as a whole.

Finally, I have an answer! Thank you for that information. I’m headed to the Dermatologist. I noticed the breakage at the crown in December and by March it was worse, the breakage spread and there was balding. After all of those months there was no improvement. I cried but I grabbed the scissors and chopped off my hair so I could see the extent of the damage. The problem went from ear to ear. My PCP offered no reasonable explanation nor solution so I figured I’d fix it myself. He suggested it was the hair relaxers and/or menopause, his go to answer for everything. Quit playing, I wore my hair relaxed for 35+ years without a problem. After I finished butchering my hair and I took a picture of the area I realized it may be a fungus so I used Neutrogena T-Gel Shampoo. It slowed the balding but the hair in that spot is still troubled. It grows very very slowly and the hair is very fragile, the splitting ends are relentless. Finally, I have an answer! You are the greatest. I’m scheduling my Dermatology appt. Thank you again. NICOLE.

Why is black hair care such a struggle and traumatizing ☹️. I went through this a few years ago. Had hair issues since childhood. Thanks for your knowledge that can potentially save others.

I had this awhile back. I would go to a dermatologist to get steroid shots once a month. It worked until the pandemic happened. She also prescribed Clobetasol propionate Topical. Once the world stopped, I wasn’t able to get treatment and my hair grew back. I now use Nizoral and Olaplex when washing now. I changed my diet and started making my own Ayurvedic oils and sprays. So far, so good.

This is so important to raise awareness of CCCA especially in Black women. My mom had it an unfortunately never got treatment and never grew her hair back. Because of her story I was dilligent and at the first sign of thinning in my scalp I got it checked out and caught my CCCA early. Its genetic even though our hair care practices make the situation worse. You need meds to bring the inflammation down and then can use good hair practices to keep things in check. I have learned alot but just glad I caught it early.

This is exactly what I had! It happened to me almost 30 years ago and I lost all my hair. They didn’t know what to do back then I guess.

I experience this and I can tell you I've changed my diet because most of the time it's internal Changing diet and vitamins help

I had CCCA and have never in my life wore weave or braids. I think mine came from extreme stress and not getting enough sleep.

Thank you SOOOOOO MUCH for posting this video!!!! I have never heard of this condition, but as soon as I saw the thumbnail, I said that’s my hair!! My hair is currently in this EXACT condition!! I have always had problems with this section on my head. I’ve done everything to try to remedy the situation myself, to no avail. While I’m sad this is likely what I have, it is also great to potentially have a reason for it. I can’t wait to get to a dermatologist who will hopefully provide a solution for this issue before it gets worse! And I so wish I lived near you for hair care!!

She has to get her iron and b vitamins levels up and stress level down. it will improve.

I am proud of her. She left with her hair taken care of and in a healthier state. Yes!

Thank you for taking time to explain things in a way we can all understand. Your kindness and caring comes through loud and clear.💕

This is me each time I put relaxer in my hair. This is the reason I'm natural for 9 years now and my hair grows just fine in that spot now. But, I know if I put the relaxer in again, after about 2 months, the hair will start to break off in that spot there again. No more relaxed for me!

Good for her. Judging by the photos, it looks like her hair has improved!

Thank you for sharing as I had breakage in the same 2 spots a year ago. I went to the dermatologist and they said I had inflammation of the scalp & a mix of traction alopecia and alopecia areata. I was prescribed steroid injections to reduce the inflammation of my scalp on those 2 bald spots. Thankfully, I was told my hair will make a full comeback and that it was a great thing that I came in early because it is reversible when you seek treatment sooner than later. Hope my comment helps anyone else that has experienced a similar issue. ❤ Side note: Applying raw Aloe Vera to my scalp as a quick hair mask & then rinsing it out really helps to soothe my scalp! 🥒

I love how your educating us on these topics

Prayers for her healing

You take such good care of your clients or anyone's hair for that matter. You're thoughtful, knowledgeable and put your clients at ease. ❤

We need to speak more to our friends and family members when we are going through this because you never know who are going through this and how we can help one another. God bless sisters.😘🦋

Wow! After all of these years, this one video has literally given me an idea of what I am going through. I have been suffering from crown breakage for many years. I also have a small patch of har loss in the same place as your client. I have fibroids so I am now making connections. It causes anemia so I believe that has contributed greatly to my chronic hair loss. I have visited 2 different dermatologists and two trichologists and all have noticed thinness, but said that they don't see it as a problem. I know my hair so I know when there is a problem, and when there isn't one. This is proof that your body speaks to you in various ways. I will be addressing my thinning hair in a more informed way going forward. Thank you for addressing this DTH TV!

Thank you so much for the education. The balance between that and amazing styles and looks is incredible. Saving lives one head at a time.

I'm glad you were the hair stylist she was able to come to and that she followed up with a dermatologist. There are some women whose hair is growing back with the proper hair care professionals/educators which is encouraging. Thank you for sharing

I was diagnosed with this condition but only after being misdiagnosed for years with earlier derm doc visits. By the time i found a good dermatologist the condition was much worse.. even with treatment ive lost a significant amount of hair to the point i have to wear hair pieces all the time. Im really considering shaving my head because i feel like its really a lost cause at this point.😢 The amount of $$$ I've spent on docs, meds, shampoos, creams etc is insane.

I was just diagnosed with CCCA last year. I was concerned about why my hair in the center would grow and then break. So I looked up different types of alapica in black women . I went to an African American dermatologist and she tested my scalp and started the steroid injections. I've had wonderful growth in the center of my head.

I pray 4 that sista's hair growth journey. My hair was doing that for yrs & it's frustrating. It would grow in the crown & then break & thin out. I think it's starting to grow back strong now & I hope it stays that way. I pray this sista's hair will do the same. Our hair is our crowns.

I have this condition and it seems to have been brought on when the doctors put me on some strong medication to stop my lung from collapsing. Although I did go to dermatologist within a few years of symptoms starting, unfortunately there came a point when the dermatologist I was using told me not to worry about it because I had plenty of hair. Well, eventually I had to find another doctor because I continued to have problems. By the time I had enough and found a new doctor that would take me seriously, she said it was a shame I didn’t get treatment earlier, because I now had damage from the scarring. I WISH, WISH, WISH I knew more about this condition when I was younger. I would have done things so much differently. Knowledge is power. We need to educate ourselves and other women about this condition, so thank you for this video.

Could we please please get a update on how her and her hair is doing, I’m a hairstylist and I believe my client has it, so now I know how to go about it! I love your channel ❤❤❤

This was so satisfying to watch. I'm sure she feels a lot better too.

This is my first time Im hearing of this type of ccca. After a lifetime of long thick hair my hair has thinned, changed texture in areas and, breaking off. It's gotten to the point that it's affecting my mental health. I'm going to look into this further. Thank you for the information!

THANK FOR SPREADING AWARENESS!

I just discovered your channel today! I was diagnosed in November 2023 with both Androgenic Alopecia AND CCCA! Luckily, a friend referred me to an African American dermatologist who was able to diagnose me right away and put me on medications that ABSOLUTELY worked! I would recommend anyone who is experiencing unexplained shedding, bald spots, or thinning to seek medical attention asap because like you said in the video, waiting too long will cause permanent damage (which happened to a very close friend of mine). The doctor said the Androgenic Alopecia was hereditary and the CCCA, in my case, was most likely caused by stress and hormones (due to my age). She prescribed oral supplements and 2 topical oils. Within 2 months, I could see phenomenal results, BUT..... the downside was I had hair growing EVERYWHERE! And no woman wants facial hair so I had to take care of that! I hope this helps someone reading this because we don't worry much about losing our hair until it happens.♥

I wish I can like this 1,000 times ❤ your content is so educational and uplifting. You have true intentions and it’s reflected in the love you poor in your clients hair 🥰

Such transparency and courage for that Queen to show us her journey!❤ Straight to you...

I like how the stylist worked around it and wasn’t all drama queening demanding her hair be cut short.

When you said fungal, my first thought was how us black girls like to let deep conditioner marinate in our hair either for hours or over night. Or how we like to let our hair air dry and how that can take hours even days because we want to avoid heat damage. Fungal infections almost always come from a wet environment that's getting no air circulation. Has anyone ever considered this as a possible cause?

I love this channel. It’s wholesome and informative

You are saving LIVES !! I LOVE YOU SO MUCH ❤❤

I enjoyed this video. Its always good to see the clients who have issues and problems and how you help to improve their quality of life.

Watching ur videos is comforting idk if it’s ur voice or the way u treat ur clients hair❤️

Thank you for allowing us to be educated from your journey ❤

I love the information that you give and love your work.

I was diagnosed with CCCA at least 10 years ago. I believe mine was a combination of genetics that was exacerbated by constanty pulling on my hair in the middle from wearing afro puffs. I began by getting steroid shots to stop the sores and inflammation. People should keep in mind that you should not use anything that will increase blood flow to the area. My doctor was clear that i could not use anything like rogaine bc rogaine works by increasing blood flow to the scalp and increased blood flow means more inflammation. I would disagree with any rubbing, manipulation or medicines that are geared towards blood flow. Once i left my hair alone, began applying prescribed clobetasol propionate, and taking iron and vitamin D, my scalp has been much better. I still have permanent thinning and some crown hair loss but it hasnt gotten worse. Lastly, do NOT take any of the B vitamins. Before i knew better i was trying to take a b complex to increase blood flow and grow my hair back and it set my condition on fire. Remember, while still dealing with inflammation symptoms you cannot do or take things that increase blood flow to the area.

Omg I didn’t know what was going on. 😭😔🙏🏾 I hope it’s not too late. I have been trying for so long to figure out why my hair was shorter at the crown, broken and thought it was a texture or damage issue. I just never heard of this, now I’m scared but thank you so much.

I have that, I think. But I'm allergic to ... whatever Rogaine is, so I have to use fluocinonide, which is a topical liquid solution that can only be prescribed. I wouldn't try a home remedy only because my hair follicles are on borrowed time and don't have time to waste waiting to see results. Go see a dermatologist IMMEDIATELY when you notice a patch of hair is shorter than the others. It's not your imagination. GO!!!

Everything she is saying and what the young lady are classic symptoms of ccca. I have had scalp injection, clobetasol to control flare ups, antibiotics for flare ; I am currently using metformin 10% foam along with minoxidil . My area comes grows back in and then falls out ; I believe stress is a huge part of why it falls out again. At my last appointment my Dr.noticed little bumps on my scalp and tested me for fungus ; it was negative but prescribed selenium sulfide to help with any possible bacteria .As of now I am starting to see little fine hair resurfacing in the affected area. Anywho great video thank you!

This happened to me!! I was prescribed a steroid and now my hair is back to normal! It all started from STRESS!!!

Always love your content because you’re about way more than just style you are caring for the whole person❤️.

use homemade clove water on troubled areas daily for natural hair and weekly for permed hair. follow up regularlywith homemade oil with cloves, ginger, red onion, garlic and aloe vera to lock in moisture on double boil for 20mins. sift thru stocking and add a few drops of peppermint oil to mask the onion and garlic smell. in 3 weeks you should start seeing peach fuzzy on the trouble area.(im 59yo and with 4c hair. I've had sever breakage in my crown all my life except when i use products with t-tree to reduce inflammation. Cloves work the same to reduce inflammation. your scalp with thank you. i started this regime 3 months ago after cutting hair 2 in short. now hair 6 inches long, thicker, thriving and no shedding. my hair likes alma or almond oil as coconut and olive oil makes my hair very frizzy and dry) jaimaca black castor oil caused my hair to shed alot. I avoid it like the plague!

Your videos are always educational.

You are compassionate and warm with your clients. Hard to find

Thank you for talking about this. I hope to see more videos of our sisters with this condition and how a great stylist can help with reversal.

You sooooo loving and caring ! ♥️♥️♥️

Low iron is a key as well in alopecia. My daughter had it yet. I did some research on it and I found out low iron can be a key. I asked her dermatologist, and she said yes. I had her iron her check. It was definitely low. They put her on iron pills and her hair started growing back.

Hunny! That opening quote was a whole word! 💯❤️‍🔥🙌🏾

I experienced this and went to the dermatologist and was told the same thing . I definitely believe stress was a main reason behind it

Your voice is soooo calming lol I love watching your videos….I mean of course for educational purposes as well but lol

Love your work!! Been watching u for 3 years never disappoints ❤

You truly are such a Blessing. I always enjoy all the info you provide. 😘

Keep up with her Sis. Nourish her hair back to health. I would love to see it❤️🌺❤️

My doctor said she wasn’t referring me to dermatology because I’m dealing with stress and anxiety plus I have a vitamin D deficiency and all of that is contributing to the hair loss in my crown area. I’m so self conscious about it and hiding my hair under a turban didn’t help. I’m using the Mielle Rosemary scalp oil every other day, keeping my hair moisturised and changing my eating habits🤞🏾🤞🏾🤞🏾

I'm soooo glad I seen your vid. My hair has come out in the crown of my head just like this. I have hypothyroidism. Went to the dr, my levels were off and I'm perimenopausal. So, I'm considering just doing a big chop and starting over. My hair has stopped shedding and breaking thank God. I'm just sad that I'll have to cut it all off..🥺😭

The phrase in the beginning alone has me!! I love watching you, I learn so much!!!

This was a good video. She mentioned fibroids. I had fibroids and had to have fibroid embolization. Remember fibroids causes massive bleeding with your cycle or irregular cycles. I was very anemic and found anemia causes hair loss. Please attention. I lost so much hair and after surgery my hair is growing back. Stress was also a factor.

Amen to her being conscious of her body. Another excellent deep dive in hair.

Even though this lady has this issue in the middle overall she’s got lovely hair - hoping she’ll continue to see growth 🙌🏾

Girl, you always tell us the truth (including the black and white). I had a condition like this where the hair in my crown seemed to have extreme damage. It was at a very stressful time in my life. As those stressors subsided, my hair grew back and then I went natural and never looked back

This channel is a Blessing🥰🥰🥰

As always you share so mu knowledge and compassion in every situation!!! Thank GOD for Deeper Than Hair!!!!!!!💖🙌🏽💖

Thank you so much for this video CCCA IS A BIG PROBLEM a lot of people don’t know that the hair can be saved with treatment but it must be done sooner rather than later🙌🏽

I love this video and the wholesomeness ❤ much like ur channel name it is truly deeper than hair

Thank you for taking the time to explain this.

As I'm watching my scalp is screaming yes you are not alone thank you for helping me become more knowledgeable 💁🏾‍♀️

Luv the knowledge you keep dropping!! Thanks for using your talents to help women KINDLY going thru hair issues!! Stay blessed my friend....

I have early stage CCCA and I post videos about it on my channel. I go to the dermatologist every 3-6 months and I'm on several prescribed topical scalp medications. I've also been changing my lifestyle to reduce inflammation in my body. Thank you for featuring someone who has CCCA on your channel to help bring awareness to it!

You are so AWESOME. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. STAY BLESSED

Love how you educate us. Thank you. I suffer from alopecia as well I have no hair sides and I am totally natural.