Comments/questions people ask

Just wondering what off the wall comments people say regarding your alopecia? I wear a bandana anytime I'm in public and the questions/comments I get are always fascinating.
What kind of remarks (funny or hurtful) have you heard? Also, what kind of responses do you give in return?

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Permalink Reply by Laura Adams on November 21, 2012 at 7:51pm
Not questions or comments but stares. From people age 70 and over. Somewhat disgust. As if I did it on purpose
Permalink Reply by Michelle on November 23, 2012 at 2:12am
When I'm out with my ten year old daughter (whose hair is growing back from a bout with AU), I feel terrible for her when people call her a boy. "Hey, now that's a guy with a haircut that I like!" (From the guy with the buzz cut) And "you can take him down that hall over there". (From the nurse in a hospital) Agh. Luckily Isabel just shrugs it off. But it makes me cringe. Calling attention to their error might make it worse, but must she always wear pink and hoop earrings??
Permalink Reply by Sarah on December 4, 2012 at 10:35pm

I remember going for a walk wearing a head scarf when i was heavily pregnant and the looks i got! It was those "sympathetic", "poor lady has cancer and is pregnant" kinda looks which i guess people just assume. I do get alot of compliments about my wigs, usually saying how nice my hair is and have i just had it done or where do i get my hair done because they love the style. I just say thanks and laugh and say its a wig because i've lost my hair. They usually apologise sympathetically and then i point out its alopecia. It doesn't bother me to admit its not my real hair. I have however afew times just said thanks because sometimes its just easier. I have had someone once who actually has Alopecia themselves sort of say i shouldn't have any more kids because of it, that hurt!

Permalink Reply by chris for hair on December 14, 2012 at 7:49pm

Why should anyone have to apologize for not having hair?? I do it also, but really when someone tells me they like my hair, I am getting much better at saying "Thanks" and not giving them the details.

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