Hello,

After being diagnosed with AA Oct ‘13 a year later it turned into AU. 6 months (Mar 8, 2013) prior to my AA diagnosis I had tragically lost my shih tzu. He was my everything and it completely devastated me. At that time I also had hashimoto’s but no other known issues.

Understanding more now I truly believe the loss of my shih tzu was the straw that caused my AA to surface and further caused me to research what else was really going on.  In the years to come, I was tested for heavy metal toxins, nutritional deficiencies, adrenals, and food sensitivities. The results painted a very scary picture but I was a bit relieved to finally have some answers and a direction forward.

As I continued my path forward my 14-year relationship had become extremely toxic and abusive. A complete killer on the adrenals. I was often told how ugly I was as I would get ready and also told to “go die” by my boyfriend. If I ever had a chance to recover and get my life back I knew I had to leave this situation.  Although it was an extremely difficult situation I was able to leave and move states away and closer to my family.

I bought a new home and began my new life.  Shortly after moving in I noticed eyelashes growing in. And then white hairs started to come in all over my scalp, arms, and minimally on my legs. I really didn’t know what to make of it all but it was the first time in roughly years 6-7  I wasn’t hairless.

Since then the hairs on my scalp have continued to grow. The back has grown as long as the nape of my neck. I could brush it and twist it into the tiniest ponytail. I would cut it and it would grow back. It has also remained white. It also does not seem to fill in and it is not at a point where I could go wig-free.

I still have eyelashes on the upper and lower lid of my left eye but only lower lashes on the right eye. Eyebrows have hairs but they are translucent just like the eyelid hairs.  

I really do not know what to make of everything. I do believe removing the toxic boyfriend got things moving in the right direction. The adrenals are still not where they should be and I understand alopecia is an adrenal issue as is improving nutritional deficiencies, removing toxins, etc. I am trying to focus on improving these areas and hope it pushes whatever is starting to happen. Would love to hear from others if they have had similar hair growth? Even after all of these years, I continue to have hope. :)