9 year old daughter diagnosed with alopecia

So my story begins with summer fun! We had just purchased an above ground pool which my daughter had never been in one before. Like 2 weeks later i was combing her hair and noticed a bald spot size of a dime towards her neck n the back of her head, i was jolted thought omg is this ring worm so i called my daughters ped. And was trying to tell them what it looked like while looking again and noticed 2 more same size to the side of that, doctors office said she needed to be seen just incase because ringworm is contagious, so after the phone call i went online to research, it had no characteristics of ringworm,besides being round. Then went on to look up baldspots and seen alopecia felt relieved, knowing it wasnt ringworm, but then i began to feel sad. My daughter already has severe allergies, asthma and eczema..... now this.. i got her into the doctor. The ped had  confirmed it was alopecia, she said its minor that if it got worse she would refer me to a dermatologist if id like, but that theres no known cure that they have ointment and creams but they dont really do much and because of her being on so many meds now she didnt want to add more to the plate.and i trust my ped's advice 100%. So a couple weeks pass and all her hair grew back in then a couple weeks after school began she now has a quarter sized one on top kind of in the hairs natural part, its visable. Recently its grown in a couple of hairs. Im jus worried if it worsens, do school even allow head scarves or bandannas.. what if she goes into a depression... any input?

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Permalink Reply by wtfsamikinz on February 11, 2015 at 9:14am

Thank you for the info she is finally starting to grow her hair back i will def investin a silicone swim cap for this summer

Permalink Reply by kay86 on February 11, 2015 at 8:27am
I lost my hair when I was 8 and have had all the stages.... Now I am 28 kids can be very cruel you really need to get her around people that have it that way she sees that life does go on and hair is not important
Permalink Reply by Trusting in God on February 13, 2015 at 3:09am
My 4 year old son got diagnosed with Alopecia Universalis at the age of 3...he has no hair on his head, no eyebrows, and no eyelashes. In the beginning it was extremely hard on my husband and I because the dermatologist already told us his hair is never going to grow back...I think it is too severe because he lost everything in a matter of 3 months...chunks of hair falling everywhere...he used to be insecure in the beginning but now he is just embracing it. We recently went to an allergist as well and go figure he is allergic to everything that taste good. The allergist said if we omit all foods he is allergic to and he get shots weekly it could help his hair grow back. He is also an asthmatic, but the allergy injections have really helped him. As a parent it is hard to accept what doctors say which is why I will not accept the fact that his hair will never grow back. I am trusting in my God to get us through this one. My son was going to start pre-k and the dermatologist told me that they would write a letter to the school explaining his situation and that he would need to wear a cap and sunglasses during times that require him to be outdoors. I have decided to hold off on school another year because I am afraid of bullying. We go to stores and children make comments like "why doesn't that kid have hair mom"...it hurts me so bad inside but I just reassure my son that he is unique and special and God loves him!! I hope everything works out for your daughter and try to stay positive for her! Good Luck!
Permalink Reply by Trusting in God on February 13, 2015 at 5:54pm
The kids in the town I live in are not very nice...he was at the park with my sister and another kid bit him on his chin not too long ago...he prefers to just be bald! ❤️ When it's summer I have to make him wear his cap and sunglasses because he gets burn spots on the top of his head...he loves being outside everyday!
Permalink Reply by wtfsamikinz on February 14, 2015 at 11:36am

Awh i feel for him at the same time if he likes to be bald id let him embrafe being different! Everyone is different in some way! Id send him to school let him be his self build his confidence up, there is no magical wand. If you keep him hidden he may grow into a depression. If someone is mean jus reassure him that his difference make him awesome! And amazing! And howboring it would be if everyone were the same!

Permalink Reply by Trusting in God on February 14, 2015 at 10:11pm
Thank you all I reall appreciate your advice! Yes he is wonderful which is why our hearts are broken that he is the one who has to go through this. Nobody in my family had ever heard of Alopecia so this literally just came out of nowhere...it feels good to know that I have others like you all to help us get through this...let me ask you all something...if my husband and I were going through an extreme amount of stress prior to my sons Alopecia would that cause hair loss for him...I know doctors don't agree that stress causes hair loss but my grandma said that this was common back in the day and it was due to stress within the family...I don't know I was just wondering!

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