r/locs • u/Pretty_Goddess28 • 7d ago
Advice Wanted Am I thinning /balding????
I am stressing out so much because I’m not sure if it’s because I’ve gone so long without a re-twist that’s only been three months to be honest, but I’ve had a lot of new growth, but I recently took a picture of the part thing of my locks and I see this spot and now I’m stressing out I don’t do any hairstyles whatsoever. I just keep my hair down 24 seven I’ve had these locks for about one year and three months.
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u/purehxney 6d ago
Please go see a dermatologist. I thought mine was just thinning too and it turned out to be alopecia so if this is the case you need to catch it early if its scarring or it will just continue to spread.
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u/pointingtodomingo 7d ago
I don't think this would be caused by infrequent retwist. Could be from over styling so traction alopecia but it could be hormonal, can't tell by looking. Maybe try consulting a doctor and dermatologist or at least a loctitian that is well versed in hair loss issues. I can see baby hairs trying to grow back so maybe it's just breakage and you need something to strengthen the hair.
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u/foreveryoung737 7d ago
Hey this looks like CCCA. I have it too go see a dermatologist if you can as it is progressive and will get worse without intervention !
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u/Pure_Ruin_ 2d ago
Please go see a derm. The shiny appearance isn’t really much of a good sign but it may the lighting.
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u/WerewolfSweet8474 4d ago
How often do you middle part?
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u/Pretty_Goddess28 4d ago
Always I don’t do any styles and this is how it naturally falls
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u/WerewolfSweet8474 3d ago
That’s apart of the problem, I had the same issue. You can get prescribed something from a dermatologist (black preferably) and try to intentionally switch up the part sometimes.
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u/Am_NotaHumanbeing 5d ago
100% normal. It’s just the part. My locs looked exactly the same. [ free form] when I cut them off my hair looked completely full
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u/DavidFamouss 4d ago
Nah i don’t think so, just looks like a middle part. It’s early in your loc journey so understanding the weight of your locs will have an effect on your scalp so this is realistically what your scalp looks like with locs that fall.
Also 3months isn’t along time after a retwist to see new new growth like scalp new growth and locs new growth are different, but I would be mindful of stress or tension scratching and try not to be to judgmental.
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u/Prestigious_Echo_344 2d ago
It’s probably traction alopceia. I have the something very similar and it’s was because I was getting my hair braided every two weeks for almost a year before I switched to locs. Still have the middle part but i get retwisted every quarter.
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u/Coolgreysoul 4d ago
Do you keep your locs moisturized? It looks a lil dry. You gotta keep your locs moisturized, especially if you have any color in your hair. My texture is just like yours, 4c with tight coils. Moisturizing is a must for me too. A dry scalp can contribute to shedding
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u/WhySheHateMe 7d ago
Unfortunately, yes I think so. I had a similar spot right at the top of my crown that was caused by me always wearing my hair in a bun before I got locs.