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Just the beginning?
Hi eveyone, I'm very happy to have found this group as I had no idea this all exsisted up until about a month ago but I went in to get a regular and looked forward to haircut. My hairdresser pointed out a large bald spot about the size of a golf ball(at that time) and several other small spots. I was just shocked... i think i still am. This seems to be happening very fast for me though as the spots have gotten much larger and have multiplied. Right now i am able to cover with a pony tail and calculated hair strand placement but i feel like this option is slipping away from me dramadically. Everyday i try to put a scarf on but rip it off in frusteration as it never looks right.... Anyways I think i mostly just wanted to say hello to you all and let you know that I'm here. HI, Im Desiree:)
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Permalink Reply by Michjo57 on
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Make an appointment with a dermatologist. Sometimes they can do injections to get the hair to regrow. A friend of mine had it done and it worked! Unfortunately not for me.
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Permalink Reply by Pam D. on
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I know, this condition seems to right out of the blue and progress at an alarming rate.
I agree, go to a dermatologist right away; they can discuss the best options with you.
Everyone's experience w/this condition is different. What works for one may not work for someone else and I'm not sure if any of them are permanent solutions.
Good luck.
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Permalink Reply by NewDay on
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Hi and thank you both for replying. Yes im waiting for a dermatologist, which can take several months to get into. By the time that rolls around there's going to be such significant hair loss. I'm feeling a little helpless about it all today... Even if i get in i just don't know how ill be able to fit getting weekly injections in my head into my schedule? I'm running around my 18month little guy most of the time and don't even notice my hair until i look or shower and find newer and larger spots. This is happening fast:( Also, regarding scarves and stuff.... i feel like it look sick when i wear a head wrap. Does this bother any of you? I think ill end up shaving before long... it kills me watching this.
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Permalink Reply by GardenJess on
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Sorry that you are going through this. I had had insignificant bald spots over the years that I never sought treatment for, but after my third baby was born and I was thoroughly depleted by stress and sleep deprivation, I was startled to notice I had a lot of hair missing. With no miracle cure to offer, I would suggest being proactive. I remember the first time I felt like I needed to wear a scarf to cover up when going out to dinner. I agree that scarves can make you look sick. It's unfortunate, but true. However, I wear them sometimes anyway. The thing is, if you still have a bunch of hair, a little bit sticking out from under a scarf or a hat can negate the sick association, and I think that is a good reason not to shave. (Thinking more about scarves, I have to admit that my solution has mostly been not thinking about it too much. I am busy with kids, and if I end up looking like a pirate or a patient, well, I know I'm not.) There are lots of options for stylish hats. Also, as someone who never envisioned wearing a wig (of course my hair is going to grow back, and besides, since when did I ever invest a lot in my hair), looking into wigs sooner rather than later might be a good idea. As long as it isn't a financial hardship, finding a wig you can live with can give you a great option for when you just want to look normal, and if your hair suddenly all grows back, well, no big loss. Around the time that my hair was becoming totally useless, I had a fancy party to attend with my husband. While I'm a big fan of women who face the world as they are, when I had the option of showing up in some sort of dorky hat or in a glamorous yet natural looking hairstyle, I chose the hair and felt like a million bucks. Losing your hair, well, sucks, but it certainly doesn't define who you are. In my experience, having young kids helps because it really helps to keep things in perspective.
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Hey gardenJess, thanks for this kind response:) Yes I think having my little guy definitely helps me to keep the true importance of my hair in perspective and little to no time to wallow. Its starting to finally sink in now, wheres as before every time i looked in the mirror it was almost like seeing the bald spots for the first time over and over. "yes, that's a large spot" "that's my head?" "Its actually soft and bald??" "this is actually happening? lol Processing this over and over... My head/mind understanding and planning the next steps (scarves, hats , wigs and shave) and than my heart going WTF???? Is this seriously happening? lol. Well, I'm beginning to believe and understand that yes, I am losing my hair, I'll likely be obviously balding any day now(possibly yesterday when wet) and if I don't embrace the hell out of this bald head its going to hurt a lot more! lol.
I wondering if my health insurance will cover a wig? Time to start thinking of who I want this bad ass baldy to be when I need to rock one.:)
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