I Had My Worst CCCA Flare-Up After COVID — Here's What I Learned
After COVID, my CCCA scalp had its worst flare-up — and I didn't see it coming. Here's the 6-step process I built myself — through research, advocacy, and a lot of consistency. In this video, I'm sharing my real experience with CCCA (Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia) flare-ups — including the one triggered by COVID and a more recent one connected to perimenopause and summer heat. I also want to address something I hear often: "But Joy, you don't look like you have hair loss." Here's the truth about how slowly CCCA moves — and why that's exactly why I never stop doing the work. If you have CCCA with Sisterlocks (or natural hair), this is the process I built — partly through my own research into medical studies and clinical notes, and partly through guidance received my dermatologist. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - My CCCA flare-up story (intro) 0:38 - What is CCCA? 1:23 - "You don't look like you have alopecia" 3:11 - How I've had several flare-ups and their triggers 3:28 - How COVID triggered a severe flare-up 6:02 - Building a real system 7:02 - Step 1: Medicated shampoo twice a week 8:20 - Step 2: My prescriptions 9:16 - Step 3: Wearing hats in the sun 10:55 - Step 4: Avoiding tension 12:36 - Step 5: Seeing my dermatologist regularly 13:50 - Bonus Tip #6: The continuous spray bottle 14:14 - Living with a chronic condition 15:26 - Closing thoughts + free wash day guide link 📥 DOWNLOAD FREE WASH DAY GUIDE FOR SMALL LOCS + CCCA → https://mailchi.mp/a34c9a91ca51/my-wa... 🛍️ MY AMAZON STOREFRONT (hats, scalp tools & favorites) → https://www.amazon.com/shop/joymorris... ▶️ WATCH NEXT: My Locs + CCCA Scalp This Summer (Perimenopause Is Real) → • My Locs + CCCA Scalp This Summer (Perimeno... ▶️ My Linktree → https://linktr.ee/joyspeakslove 👒 A Few of My Favorite Hats -Outrigger Sun Hat (appears at 10:20): https://www.sungrubbies.com/collectio... -Charlie Fedora Hat Wide Brim: https://www.sungrubbies.com/collectio... -Stevie Fedora Hat For Women: https://www.sungrubbies.com/collectio... ⚠️ MEDICAL DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical professional. The information shared in this video is based on my personal experience and the guidance of my own healthcare providers. It is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a licensed dermatologist or physician for your own diagnosis and treatment plan. 📎 AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE: Some links in this description may be affiliate links. This means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase — at no additional cost to you. I only share products I personally use and trust. #ccca #sisterlocks #perimenopausehairloss #alopecia #naturalhair #womenover40 #hairloss #locjourney #scalphealthtips #cccaalopecia
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