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Majal 38, Female Ashland, KY United States: Like

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About Me:: I've had alopecia areata since 2006. I'm on my third wig now-- I have had periods of regrowth in-between wigs, the last regrowth being almost 100% 1 1/2 years ago. I saw a lot of medical doctors when I was looking for answers, and the only thing I found out from them for certain was that my hairloss was definitely auto-immune related. I used an ointment on my scalp that achieved decent regrowth called Drithoscalp, however I found that using it was very painful, messy, and the minute you stop, hair begins to fall out again. I worried about the long-term affects of using this prescription for possibly the rest of my life.

I've been very eager to seek out more holistic methods and have just started cutting out gluten in my diet. I tried it once before and was missed wheat too much, but this time, I'm super determined to give it my best shot. I get tired of wearing a wig, and really miss having all my eyelashes and eyebrows. Here's hoping!!

Oh, also, I invite anyone who has tried or is interested in trying natural methods like diet changes, herbs, etc, to let me know how it is going for them!

Do you have alopecia?: Alopecia areata

Are you age 18 or older?: No - I am not 18 or older

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I did it!!!

Posted on October 29, 2008 at 5:09pm 2 Comments 0 Likes

I finally shaved my head!!! I already had purchased a wig, but needed to have my hairdresser thin it out, cut and style it, and color it. I was absolutely terrified of having my head shaved but I feel SO much better now having it done. I even think I look cute without hair! Very Evie from V for Vendette... or Joan of Arc!

My new profile picture was taken last night right after I had it shaved. The back and other side of my head is missing a lot of hair, and is bald with some regrowth… Continue

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At 10:58am on July 15, 2014, Stressed said…: How did it all go? The acupuncture and diet ? Thanks

At 12:03am on December 9, 2012, Jennah said…: Is that a wig you are wearing in your profile pic, is very pretty on you. Where did you get it? :)

At 9:23pm on December 4, 2012, Lexi said…: Majal, Thank you for adding me!I say go for it and put some color in your life. If I only were younger! I would have streaks of purple in my wig!!

At 10:55am on October 31, 2012, Chris Jeffer said…: Hi Majal,
I really believe that autoimmunity is caused by digestive problems, in most cases having to do with GMOs. I also think that stress has an impact on our digestive system and contributes to the inflammation in the body.

Good on you for shaving your head - it is a big step.

I am having a bit of a set back (losing some hair) because I deviated from my diet and going through a stressful period, but I will get it all back on track soon enough now that I know what is causing the hair loss.

I don't know about the cranial massage - I have never tried it. The herbs you take and the herbs I take will be quite different because of all the complexities of the body - no two are alike, therefore neither will the herbal formula. Keep experimenting - but really pay attention to the food you are eating - I think that is the key.

At 11:39pm on October 21, 2012, Chris Jeffer said…: Hi Majal,
I am had a bad rash a few months ago and the ND told me that I had leaky gut - I have had to cut out all complex carbohydrates and sugar and eat veggies, fruit, fish, chicken, honey and certain nuts and seeds. I am now making a muffin out of almonds as per recipes in the new diet I am following. The rash is gone now and what happened was startling. My body hair has started to grow back and I have lots of clumps of hair on my head growing at different speeds.

I noticed that some of my hair has fallen out recently (which I know is due to stress). In Chinese Medicine they say that the Liver attacks the stomach - which has caused this latest setback.

I have also been taking Chinese herbs to reduce inflammation and heal my stomach/small intestinal lining, mediating, and receiving massage and acupuncture. All of these things really do help and although, it may take a while, I do believe that my hair will completely recover. I just need to cure my digestive system, which has always been a problem for me.

At 4:58pm on August 8, 2009, Rose said…: Hi Majal,

Thanks for the adding!
My wig is like the man wigs, do you know? I can wear an adhesive to hold better! And I take shower with it, and it's much more practical than the other ones! I feel fine with it! But if you have hair will have more difficulties to wear these wig!
Kisses,
Rose

At 11:46am on April 21, 2009, Carol Yuen said…: I find that losing your hair when you are so young is so hard. I am still not used to it, feel so ugly when i look at myself in the mirror. is only when i put makeup and my wig on then i feel abit better. I am in Cancun now, and is very frustrating because is so hot and i don't want to wear my friggin wig. I want to enjoy my vacation but i don't want people to see my bald head. One night i took my wig off and i am like screw it, I am going into the water. and that feeling was GREAT. but i wear my wig again the next day. Hhaha

At 12:52am on November 15, 2008, Christine said…: congrats on shaving your head! i'm getting towards that step... and it was interesting for me to read about styling and cutting your wig. i sorta assumed i would just wear it as is. but styling it makes a lot of sense. i should definitely do that with mine.

p.s. you look beautiful!

At 6:08pm on November 3, 2008, LeslieAnn Butler said…: Hi Majal,
You are gorgeous!
I just wanted to say hello and see how you are doing today.
LeslieAnn

At 4:47pm on November 2, 2008, Lacey said…: Hey cutie.
I'm Lacey how old are you?

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