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Alopecia has come back after pregnancy! Feeling very sad :(
I haven't been on here much since I received treatment for my alopecia in 2012 and it worked magically! All of the hair seemed to grow back except the middle part of my left eyebrow, which I had tattooed.
I have birth to my son in March and have noticed two new bald spots on my scalp. The doctors said that since my immune system has gone back to normal, the alopecia has started up again....great. At first I was ok with it because I had more pressing matters to deal with (figuring out some breastfeeding issues). It's been a long and painful process but we have now managed to get things mostly working. However, I have noticed the bald spots have started spreading and I'm getting worried. The post-partum hair loss is enough to deal with let alone actual baldness! It's heartbreaking and I am almost in tears everytime I see my hairbrush!
My issue right now is what to do...I fought so hard to make breastfeeding work so the thought of having to stop so soon really breaks my heart (my son is 3 months old). The only treatment that worked for me the first time were the cortisone injections and minoxidil, but the dermatologist does not do the injections while breastfeeding. I'm at a total loss right now, I don't want to lose my hair, but I also don't want to give up breastfeeding. Has anyone encountered this dilemma before? Do I have any other options for treatment?
Thanks for listening.
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Permalink Reply by Michelle on
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I have AU. I stopped eyebrow injections while trying to get pregnant and while breast feeding. Think about it this way. We know breast feeding helps to build strong immune systems. We want that for our children. I know and understand your dilemma but honestly in my opinion breast feeding takes more importance right now. Again I totally understand you being upset and conflicted but I know you know what the right decision is.
Best to you. I'm available to chat if need be.
My baby is now 14 months old.
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Permalink Reply by Danielle on
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I am very on the fence. I have given my son a great start...both my fiancé and I are formula babies, so I know he'd be fine. I would also be very heartbroken to lose my hair. It took so long for it to grow back last time. I am literally 50/50 on it and can't seem to lean one way or the other. I said I'd wait and see if my AA got worse and then decide and now that it has started spreading I'm so conflicted again!
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Permalink Reply by Tallgirl on
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The health of your child is something HE cannot decide for himself. I would go for safely nursing him as long as possible. In the scope of a whole lifetime, who and what is most important to you? I nursed 18 months, and neither of my sons ever got alopecia, although I had mine come back in my late 30s.
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