My 3 year old son was diagnosed with Alopecia about a month ago. I believe it started back in October with a small patch on his right side which spread to his whole right side of hair gone within 4 months. Now we noticed two- three smaller patches on the top of his head. As a mom you love your children unconditionally and want the best for them. It breaks my heart to see him going through this. He will begin pre K in fall and I'm more concerned with how the other children are going to interact with him. I don't let him see but every morning I cry. When does the sadness leave? How do I learn to cope. I think one of the most frustrating things is the not knowing. Will it grow back? Will he loose all his hair? How long will it take? What will help? Deep sigh.. I'm also 5 months pregnant so I know I'm a bit hormonal. Right now our Dr. has us using a topical steroid and has had him tested for a thyroid condition. Although I don't feel the Dr. gave us that much info, I think I have learned more on this site in the last week than I have from the Dr. The test results came back normal which is a relief. I tell him every day that he is special and no matter what he is mommy's handsome little man. He asks me "Mommy is my hair going to be okay?" Any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciative. I'm just glad to find a place with such a great support group.
-Angie (Brayden's mommy)