“I suffered for 17 years, so I didn’t want to lose the chance.” Maria says she never imagined recovery. She did not think about the future, only about not missing the opportunity for help.After surgery, she had a very large wound on her head and the recovery was not easy.But she remembers something clearly: three to four days after surgery, she was pain free from the pain she used to live with.The process has been long, with painful days, but she says every day was worth it.This episode is about seeking help when you have lived with scalp pustules for years, and what it feels like when relief finally arrives. Full episode coming soon. Stay tuned. #seekinghelp #scalppustules #folliculitisdecalvans #scarringalopecia #hairloss #patientstory #medicaleducation