Amy
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  • Houston, TX
  • United States
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First time I started loosing my hair was about 5 years ago and withing a few months, it all grew back. Started loosing it again after a very stressful event. Have lost more than 1/2 of my hair and am now trying to decide my next move in terms of how bald will I let myself get before shaving it all off and getting a freedom wig. I have been diagnosed with CTE, but I can't help but think it's also some AA mixed in. My biopsy was "normal" while a 2nd opinion hairpull revealed my TE was now CTE. Navigating this within the medical community can be so exhausting!!!
Do you have alopecia?
Telogen effluvium
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

Amy's Blog

My Success, Hooray! THANK YOU

Posted on February 1, 2010 at 1:30pm 2 Comments

I would just like to say, "Thank you!!!" to all of the amazing people on Alopecia World. I could not have mentally made it through my struggle if it were not for the stories of all the honest and brave people on this forum.



I had been struggling with hair loss for quite some time. At first I actually thought it was cool that it took only half the time for me to dry my hair! Little did I realize how severe it really was until I one day, I very clearly saw my scalp through my hair… Continue

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At 8:05pm on February 2, 2010, MiNAH said…
where are your photos Amy?
Thanks for the request!
At 10:57am on August 21, 2009, John M. said…
Hi Amy - I'm new to Alopecia World and also from Houston too! Hope you are well.
At 1:39am on August 21, 2009, Cheryl, Co-founder said…
Hi Amy, I wanted to welcome you to Alopecia World. I can honestly say that we are a great community here and I hope you enjoy the time you spend with us.

Cheryl
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At 4:25pm on August 18, 2009, LeslieAnn Butler said…
Hi Amy! I just stopped to by to welcome you and see how you are doing today.
I agree about the difficulty with the medical community!
Let me know if you need to talk.
LeslieAnn
At 2:55pm on August 18, 2009, Tracy and Amanda said…
Hi Amy,
How are you?
Tracy
 
 
 

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