Welcome to another episode of 2 Minute Tuesdays. One of the questions I hear often in my practice, especially when someone has first been diagnosed with alopecia areata is, "Is it normal for my scalp to feel this way when my hair is falling out?" The short answer is "yes." The long answer is this. 

Inflammation and hair loss show up in different ways. Some people may feel burning. Others may feel numbness & tingling, and some may feel itching or bruising. It's not unusual to feel a combination of these, or maybe none at all. If your child complains of an itching and burning sensation, the spots that are having hair loss may also appear red and bumpy. 

Within support groups there are many recommendations of topical products to ease the discomfort, but it's always advisable to seek medical advice from your healthcare provider. With alopecia, what works for one may not work for another. 

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