A sore crown is a doctor visit, not a new oil
Burning, itching or tenderness at the top of the head is worth a dermatologist, and early matters.
Thinning that starts at the crown and slowly spreads out, sometimes with itching, burning or a tender scalp, can be a condition called CCCA. It's most common in Black women, and many go years without a diagnosis.
Here's why it matters: CCCA can scar the root. The earlier it's treated, the more hair you keep. No oil or supplement treats it.
If your crown hurts, burns or itches and the hair there is getting thinner, see a dermatologist, ideally one who sees a lot of Black hair. Ask them to look at your scalp closely. Some will suggest a small biopsy to be sure.
If it isn't CCCA, you've lost nothing. If it is, you've caught it while it's still early.
