Alopecia World2024-03-29T15:56:25Zbrandy mcgrawhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/brandymcgrawhttps://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2192229048?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1https://alopeciaworld.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=1sqki8xxxl8d8&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWas the Clean Hair out of the Sink Notice meant for me?tag:alopeciaworld.com,2024-03-05:2022678:Topic:19823922024-03-05T21:59:14.606Zbrandy mcgrawhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/brandymcgraw
<p><span>So my office put up a set of rules in the women's restroom. Most of them are common sense. One of them is "<strong>Clean hair out of the sink!</strong>" And I'm thinking to myself, okay, I'm the only one with that issue when it falls out, and I don't notice. Normally, I am on it when I do lose a few strands of hair or when my wig sheds the synthetic hair. I feel this was meant towards me without singling me out. And how am I supposed to control it when I have no control over it? What…</span></p>
<p><span>So my office put up a set of rules in the women's restroom. Most of them are common sense. One of them is "<strong>Clean hair out of the sink!</strong>" And I'm thinking to myself, okay, I'm the only one with that issue when it falls out, and I don't notice. Normally, I am on it when I do lose a few strands of hair or when my wig sheds the synthetic hair. I feel this was meant towards me without singling me out. And how am I supposed to control it when I have no control over it? What are your thoughts on it?</span></p> Hair stylist in Kansas City area/Johnson County/Jackson Countytag:alopeciaworld.com,2024-03-04:2022678:Topic:19823862024-03-04T14:25:03.788Zbrandy mcgrawhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/brandymcgraw
<p>Morning. Looking for a Color specialist that has experience with Follea or I-wig/Human hair wigs</p>
<p>Any suggestions?</p>
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<p>Morning. Looking for a Color specialist that has experience with Follea or I-wig/Human hair wigs</p>
<p>Any suggestions?</p>
<p></p> Smooth shaving my head or not?tag:alopeciaworld.com,2024-01-17:2022678:Topic:19817722024-01-17T15:46:13.327Zbrandy mcgrawhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/brandymcgraw
<p>I am boy and I have always had short hair, but sometimes let it grow out until the fringe be too long. I am now 29 years old and haven't been at the hairdresser since the end of 2022. I have tried to let the hair grow until it's easier to find a female wig that look like my hair, so that I don't suddenly go out with longer hair than I used to have.</p>
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<p>My main problem with wearing a wig is that I excrise a lot and cycle a lot. I sweat so much that I can't wear a sweater when I…</p>
<p>I am boy and I have always had short hair, but sometimes let it grow out until the fringe be too long. I am now 29 years old and haven't been at the hairdresser since the end of 2022. I have tried to let the hair grow until it's easier to find a female wig that look like my hair, so that I don't suddenly go out with longer hair than I used to have.</p>
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<p>My main problem with wearing a wig is that I excrise a lot and cycle a lot. I sweat so much that I can't wear a sweater when I work out, but I'm fine with a t-shirt. I guess a wig will make my head way too hot. And when I cycle I wear helmet witch will make a wig impractical if I don't take of the wig before I cycle.</p>
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<p>Now my hair is long, but the bangs are very thin and at the same time so long that I'm considering to going to the hairdresser to get shorter bangs and otherwise thin out my hair a bit, but there's not much more hair left. The hair covers the spots, but is not long enough to make a ponytail after saving for about a year after a normal men's haircut at the hairdresser.</p>
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<p>I am now considering shaving my head completely smoth, but I am afraid of reactions from others. I have shaved my head few times in the past with machine and I got many reactions, but mostly just positive. Kind of got really fussy when I didn't care but was always told I was bald. Maybe I just shave it all off and shave it regularly so that I always have a shiny head.</p>
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<p>Does it hurt to shave the head with a razor? Do I have to hold a mirror behind me to see where I've shaved? I'm mostly afraid of people's reactions and that I'll regret shaving off all the hair that was left.</p> Have you been to NAAF conference?! Tips/stories...tag:alopeciaworld.com,2024-01-11:2022678:Topic:19814302024-01-11T04:38:28.161Zbrandy mcgrawhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/brandymcgraw
<p>Guess what?! <strong><em>I already booked my hotel/flight for this 39th annual event in June.</em> </strong> </p>
<p>Only details provided at the moment is the hotel which i'm not waiting for rooms to fill up and/or prices to increase. I know this is going to be an emotional journey for me - with this being my 1st conference and i'm going alone by choice to keep my anxiety under control (hopefully).</p>
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<p>I would love to hear some stories of anyone who has attended - maybe provide…</p>
<p>Guess what?! <strong><em>I already booked my hotel/flight for this 39th annual event in June.</em> </strong> </p>
<p>Only details provided at the moment is the hotel which i'm not waiting for rooms to fill up and/or prices to increase. I know this is going to be an emotional journey for me - with this being my 1st conference and i'm going alone by choice to keep my anxiety under control (hopefully).</p>
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<p>I would love to hear some stories of anyone who has attended - maybe provide some tips for me. I did find NAAF 2022 agenda online which looked amazing and very detailed.</p>
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<p>**Link in case you wanted to check out = <a href="https://conference.naaf.org/naaf2022/1888765">https://conference.naaf.org/naaf2022/1888765</a></p>
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<p></p> Diagnosis changetag:alopeciaworld.com,2024-01-06:2022678:Topic:19814612024-01-06T12:24:48.222Zbrandy mcgrawhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/brandymcgraw
<p>At 28, I was diagnosed with Androgenic Alopecia, but it didn't show enough until I hit my 40's. I am 55 now and being told I don't have AGA, but something else. I suspect Alopecia Areata Incognita, my thinning is diffuse, but more noticeable at the top of my head. Is it worth the biopsy? My labwork otherwise is normal and no family history of baldness for the past 3 generations.</p>
<p>I suspect I have a generalized autoimmune disease, but I can't get my doctors to listen. It is very…</p>
<p>At 28, I was diagnosed with Androgenic Alopecia, but it didn't show enough until I hit my 40's. I am 55 now and being told I don't have AGA, but something else. I suspect Alopecia Areata Incognita, my thinning is diffuse, but more noticeable at the top of my head. Is it worth the biopsy? My labwork otherwise is normal and no family history of baldness for the past 3 generations.</p>
<p>I suspect I have a generalized autoimmune disease, but I can't get my doctors to listen. It is very frustrating. Could a biopsy help find the cause of my other symptoms? </p> Dutasteride/FIN injection also side effects?tag:alopeciaworld.com,2024-01-03:2022678:Topic:19811272024-01-03T01:27:02.589Zbrandy mcgrawhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/brandymcgraw
<p>Hello everyone,</p>
<p>I am 33 years old and have had hair loss since I was 21. When I was in my mid-twenties, I took finasteride orally for almost a year and had erectile dysfunction as a result, so I stopped it because lipido is more important to me than hair on my head. I then decided to have hair transplant 2 years ago. Everything went well, but unfortunately the hair loss of the “old hair” is progressing very quickly.<br></br> That’s why I want to do something about it and I’m thinking…</p>
<p>Hello everyone,</p>
<p>I am 33 years old and have had hair loss since I was 21. When I was in my mid-twenties, I took finasteride orally for almost a year and had erectile dysfunction as a result, so I stopped it because lipido is more important to me than hair on my head. I then decided to have hair transplant 2 years ago. Everything went well, but unfortunately the hair loss of the “old hair” is progressing very quickly.<br/> That’s why I want to do something about it and I’m thinking about taking minoxidil orally plus mesotherapy dutasteride (1x/month for half a hair then every 3 months -). I am in Mexico and all this is allowed there.<br/> Now my concerns:</p>
<p>1)if dutasteride is injected into the scalp and for it to really work, doesn’t it have to be absorbed into the bloodstream anyway? And that would make me susceptible to side effects. The doctor in Mexico says it “only works locally at the hair roots” and therefore it should have hardly any side effects. I’m skeptical about this, the needle is inserted into the skin layer → does it only stay in the skin layer and not enter the bloodstream?</p>
<p>who knows about them?<br/> There are also natural DHT blockers such as saw palmetto. But again, my understanding is that as long as an agent (whether natural or pharmaceutical) really works, then it is absorbed into the bloodstream and ergo there is also the possibility of side effects as DHT blocking does not go down well with all people/bodies. And then it doesn’t matter whether it is saw palmetto or finasteride.<br/> In my opinion, the fact that saw palmetto normally has no side effects is only due to the fact that it is not as potent as e.g. finasteride or Duatasteride…</p>
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<li>Oral minoxidil → there are now also reports that erection problems can occur with minoxidil.<br/> I think it has a stronger effect when taken orally than topically and that is why I am also unsure here</li>
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<p>(topical is unfortunately not an option for me → as it causes dandruff and is not suitable for everyday use)</p>
<p>other treatments they offer:</p>
<p>-AAPE - Advanced Adipose-Derived Stem Cell Protein Extract: It contains hundreds of growth factors and proteins. Maximizes the revitalizing effects of your skin and hair follicles.</p>
<p>-Exosomes - which are extracellular vesicles involved in cell communication, homeostasis, differentiation, and organogenesis, have been shown to play a central role in hair morphogenesis and regeneration with potential for use as alopecia treatment.</p>
<p>many thanks</p>
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<p>AW: Some other post on Duatasteride: <a href="https://alopeciaworld.com/main/search/search?q=Dutasteride">https://alopeciaworld.com/main/search/search?q=Dutasteride</a></p> I can help with wig questionstag:alopeciaworld.com,2023-12-21:2022678:Topic:19805552023-12-21T03:37:12.815Zbrandy mcgrawhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/brandymcgraw
<p>Hi, I have struggled with alopecia since I turned 21 and I’m a hairstylist so I have learned so much about wig and wearing wigs and eyelashes, eyebrows! So safe to say im a pro wig wearer and Styler. I also know how to do children’s wigs. If anyone has questions or needs help getting the right wig please send me a message. I want to share my knowledge you are not alone. It is very difficult at first. Thankyou ❤️❤️</p>
<p>Hi, I have struggled with alopecia since I turned 21 and I’m a hairstylist so I have learned so much about wig and wearing wigs and eyelashes, eyebrows! So safe to say im a pro wig wearer and Styler. I also know how to do children’s wigs. If anyone has questions or needs help getting the right wig please send me a message. I want to share my knowledge you are not alone. It is very difficult at first. Thankyou ❤️❤️</p> Calecim Professional Advanced Hair Systemtag:alopeciaworld.com,2023-11-29:2022678:Topic:19801772023-11-29T21:34:50.878Zbrandy mcgrawhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/brandymcgraw
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<p>Has anyone tried this new treatment which has aarrived in the UK market. Its had very positive reviews on Instagram. It uses stem cell and microneedling. I've added the link for…</p>
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<p>Has anyone tried this new treatment which has aarrived in the UK market. Its had very positive reviews on Instagram. It uses stem cell and microneedling. I've added the link for information only. It's expensive but can be done at home or with a aesthetician. Would like to hear from others who have tried it.</p> Inaugural Meeting of "Alamo Alopecia" Support Group - San Antonio TXtag:alopeciaworld.com,2023-11-07:2022678:Topic:19791392023-11-07T19:25:16.189Zbrandy mcgrawhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/brandymcgraw
<div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a"><div dir="auto"><span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img alt="📢" class="xz74otr" height="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t39/1/16/1f4e2.png" width="16"></img></span> Exciting News! <span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img alt="🎉" class="xz74otr" height="16" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t8c/1/16/1f389.png" width="16"></img></span> Last night, we held the very first meeting of the "Alamo Alopecia" Support Group, and it was a tremendous success!…</div>
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<div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a"><div dir="auto"><span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img height="16" width="16" alt="📢" class="xz74otr" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t39/1/16/1f4e2.png"/></span> Exciting News! <span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img height="16" width="16" alt="🎉" class="xz74otr" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t8c/1/16/1f389.png"/></span> Last night, we held the very first meeting of the "Alamo Alopecia" Support Group, and it was a tremendous success! <span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img height="16" width="16" alt="😄" class="xz74otr" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td2/1/16/1f604.png"/></span> We were honored to have Julia Roubtsova Hewitt from the AFSP as our guest speaker, sharing her invaluable insights and wisdom.</div>
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<div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto"><span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img height="16" width="16" alt="✨" class="xz74otr" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tf4/1/16/2728.png"/></span> "Alamo Alopecia" Support Group is a safe haven for individuals experiencing alopecia, providing a welcoming environment where everyone can share their stories, struggles, and victories with understanding peers.</div>
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<div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto"><span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img height="16" width="16" alt="🙌" class="xz74otr" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tfd/1/16/1f64c.png"/></span> We want to express our deepest gratitude to Julia Roubtsova Hewitt for her enlightening discussion. Her expertise and compassion truly made a difference in our inaugural meeting.</div>
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<div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto"><span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img height="16" width="16" alt="📸" class="xz74otr" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/tde/1/16/1f4f8.png"/></span> However, in an effort to respect the privacy and confidentiality of our members we're only sharing a few photos. As a safe space, we won't be posting pictures of those who attended. Your understanding and respect will help us maintain the trust and comfort within our support group.</div>
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<div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto"><span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img height="16" width="16" alt="💬" class="xz74otr" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t6e/1/16/1f4ac.png"/></span> We encourage all participants to share their experiences, learn from others, and find support among new friends who share similar journeys. Together, we can face the challenges of alopecia with courage and strength!</div>
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<div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto"><span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img height="16" width="16" alt="🌟" class="xz74otr" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/te0/1/16/1f31f.png"/></span> Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming events, informative sessions, and special guest speakers. We look forward to growing our community and helping each other along this path.</div>
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<div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"><div dir="auto"><span class="x3nfvp2 x1j61x8r x1fcty0u xdj266r xhhsvwb xat24cr xgzva0m xxymvpz xlup9mm x1kky2od"><img height="16" width="16" alt="👥" class="xz74otr" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t8b/1/16/1f465.png"/></span> If you or someone you know could benefit from the "Alamo Alopecia" Support Group, please feel free to reach out to us. We welcome individuals at any stage of their alopecia journey and strive to make a positive impact in their lives.</div>
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</div> Vent time - just let it out.tag:alopeciaworld.com,2023-11-06:2022678:Topic:19792792023-11-06T05:11:10.818Zbrandy mcgrawhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/brandymcgraw
<p>I'll start off first...</p>
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<p>This is coming from someone who has AU only for 9 months - everything happened so fast and i'm still in work in progress with <strong>EVERYTHING RELATED TO AU</strong>.</p>
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<p>But i hear others in the same shoes - putting on brows, eye lashes, and wigs then saying you're beautiful and don't need to add anything. It gives me mixed emotions; like its so hard find ladies that doesn't have any false accessories on.</p>
<p>Maybe it is…</p>
<p>I'll start off first...</p>
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<p>This is coming from someone who has AU only for 9 months - everything happened so fast and i'm still in work in progress with <strong>EVERYTHING RELATED TO AU</strong>.</p>
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<p>But i hear others in the same shoes - putting on brows, eye lashes, and wigs then saying you're beautiful and don't need to add anything. It gives me mixed emotions; like its so hard find ladies that doesn't have any false accessories on.</p>
<p>Maybe it is <span style="text-decoration: underline;">frustrating for me</span> because i was never that person to wear false anything and have no clue how to even wear makeup. So this new lifestyle was threw at me without a warning - i feel like i'm Ms. Potato head; i don't feel like a woman at times.</p>
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<p>I just wish i saw more women without false lashes and/or eyebrows more often.</p>
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<p>Thanks for listening and allowing me to get this off my chest.</p>