College student with wigs

Hi, I just wanted to post this for any kids or parents of kids that will be going off to college with this condition. My daughter developed AU last year and I researched and bought her wigs. I did all of the care to make her life easier, she was a senior in highschool. I worried about how she would care for her wigs in college and she said , " I will figure it out." What is working for her is she has 2 identical lace wigs. She uses super tape and puts it on and wears is 2-3 days. She then washes it on her head in the shower and takes it off and washes the inside.She lets it dry in the shower on a stand. She super tapes her other wig on and off she goes. She sleeps in them using a satin pillowcase. She says she sleeps better with them on. My point is she is living a normal college life. Making friends, dating, hopefully studying etc. She does have a private bath with her best friend as her roomate. I hope this helps if anyone is concerned about the college thing.

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Permalink Reply by Lee on October 17, 2010 at 5:20am
She might want to try sleeping in a hoodie...might be more comfy..and no one can really see!
Permalink Reply by Lisa F on October 28, 2010 at 10:14pm
Hi karen, I think we might have talked before. My daughter is in college as well and also has 2 identical wigs, plus a third very similar one that she sleeps in. Thanks for taking the time to write this, and I'm glad your daughter is doing well.
Permalink Reply by Karen Smith on October 29, 2010 at 9:45am
They make it work. It is hard on the moms letting go.
Permalink Reply by LucilleAsbury on March 30, 2019 at 5:20pm

Hi! I believe that she may well live fully. I think I would not understand that she has a wig if I saw her. I read a lot of information about that and here what I found: " Young adults are already vulnerable to bullying and teasing as it is. Hair loss can make it much worse. Kids with alopecia may live with the fear that a classmate will pull off their wig or hat. Bullying can happen at school or online. Make sure to talk to your child’s school staff so they can intervene on behalf of your child, and to monitor your child’s online behaviors. The unpredictability of the condition can be an emotional roller coaster for teens and young adults. Hair can come and go in an erratic fashion. When hair starts to grow back, it can cause false hope for recovery. It’s important to seek counseling for young adults to deal with body image and self-confidence issues at a young age." I don't agree with this topic. Nowadays, people are very tolerant, so everyone will accept it normally. I know some people with this problem and they don't care about it. I am a student from the United States. I study at the 3rd course of medical college. We learn a lot of different diseases. At once, I write the assignments about alopecia. I am a young medic, not a writer) So I use help from professional writers, which I found at online rating service PaidPaper. There you can find the best review of writing services. Any problems need professional solutions. You can buy a nice and beautiful wig and don't worry about your look. In any case, alopecia is not the end of life. Think positive. For some, it makes their lives easier. They do not worry about the appearance of their hair and their care. You will find the man or girl, who will love you for your soul, mind, and love life. I can recommend you, walk with your head held high and do not be afraid. Take it as a feature, not a problem. 

Permalink Reply by Miranda12 on May 9, 2019 at 6:59am

Roundish patches of hair loss are smooth, and may be peach-colored. Hairs that look like exclamation points are sometimes seen at the edges of a bald patch. 

Loss of all scalp hair (alopecia totalis), often within 6 months after symptoms first start. people treat this problem more easily and I think you should not worry so much. Now I live in Canada, but I did not finish school here and in my class, there was a girl with alopecia, nobody wanted to be friends with her. But I enjoyed communicating with her and we are not friends with her until now. She writes beautifully, she had the best essays in class and in high school, many bought essays and other papers from her, now she has her own business. Although she is now wearing wigs, this does not prevent her from living well and being beloved in her business, this website is her blog and I think that it can inspire many and show that it is possible to live with alopecia without problems and without condemnation from others.

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Permalink Reply by Tracy Miller on August 13, 2019 at 3:10pm

Students are more toleranted nowadays. Don't worry about it.

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