Andrew
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  • Sacramento
  • United States
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**UPDATE: It's been a few years since I've been on here and I thought my profile could use a quick update. I am now 25 years old, finishing my first year of medical school, and I will be getting married this June!

Hey! My name is Andrew and I am 22 years old and I currently live in Sacramento. I have had Alopecia Areata since the age of nine. So far it has been quite the journey to say the least. Alopecia has been an ultimate analogy to life. It’s taken some time to come to terms with….but I feel confident that I have. Alopecia has shed light on what really matters in life…..like enjoying the small things….the stuff you take for granted. Don’t beat yourself up….remember how lucky you are to be alive. Nevertheless I am truly proud and fortunate to have Alopecia. I am certain that Alopecia has shaped me into the unique individual I am today!

In retrospect I found that my ability to “cope” with alopecia over the years is attributed to the most amazing people in my life, my parents. Everything I did was supported and encouraged by them. They listened, but never brought up my Alopecia if they knew I didn’t want to talk about it. I was pushed to get active in sports….. this later played a crucial role in not only my acceptance of alopecia, but it also gave me a sense of ambition to achieve my goals. If there was one piece of advice I could give a parent, it would be to listen to your child, compliment their achievements or even their attempt to, reinforce that "its not a big deal”, tell them “it’s going to be ok”, but most of all have your child participate in some sort of extracurricular activity that allows him or her to interact with other children.

I’m currently a senior at CSUS. I am majoring in molecular biology and I will be applying to medical school this summer. My experience with Alopecia has given me ambitions to help others who have dealt with situations that have given them unique challenges in life…. like Alopecia has for me. I have volunteered with many different children, including children who have special needs, cancer, in the burn unit and some who are rebellious from difficult upbringings. I know that helping others is why I was given this…..and I’m extremely passionate and dedicated to achieving my goals. I hope you send me a message and I HOPE YOU SMILE TODAY!
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia areata
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older
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At 3:15pm on November 7, 2010, KATHLEEN B. said…
Hey Andrew.. thanks for the add : )....
At 12:25am on July 11, 2010, JeffreySF said…
Happy Birthday Andrew!!!

Jeffrey
At 6:53am on April 14, 2010, Alia Ingerslev said…
HI Andrew
Thank you foryour life confirming profile description. I have a son of 6 years who has had AA since the age of 2 1/2 but now it is suddenly developing very fast. We are definetely looking at "no hair" before the summer holidays. Reading your profile gives hope and inspiration to us as parents seing how much it means to just accept and support!! I was deeply moved and I will keep your words in mind in relation to our prescious and special boy. Take care. Alia (Denmark)
At 7:23pm on September 4, 2009, Melanie said…
Thanks for your comment. It's relieving to find a group of people who know what we're going through. It seems so hard to accept right now. Thank you.

Melanie
At 9:31pm on July 11, 2009, Dotty said…
Happy Birthday Andrew!!!
At 1:23am on July 11, 2009, Misty Boggs said…
Hello...I just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday! How are ya?
At 11:40am on July 10, 2009, JeffreySF said…
Hey Andrew,

Stopped by to wish you a Happy Birthday!!!

Jeffrey
At 1:02pm on June 29, 2009, Drew said…
Hey man, yeah the conference was great I'll def go again in the future. Your playlist is pretty good too, a little bit of everything which is what I like. I really got to update and change mine around. But good luck with the drums and everything. Hows your summer going?
At 3:22am on June 27, 2009, Misty Boggs said…
How are you? Just wanted to say hello!
At 8:50pm on May 12, 2009, Jenn said…
Hey Andrew, I live in Sac also....and went to CSUS small world. Do you ever go to the meetings in SF. I have been to one and they are nice to go to. It's kind of far but worth it. That's cool that your an EMT. I work at Sutter Memorial in the Lab. If your ever over that way stop in and say Hi.....Take care and have lots of fun with your pre-med classes
Jenn

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