So depressed

I have been battled hairloss since I was 7. My worst episode was my freshman year of HS. I lost almost all my hair my dermatologist put me a steroid and it eventually all grew back. Growing up I still dealt with occasional patches. I switched to a new dermatologist when I got married I would go in for shots and the patches would grow back. I just turned 40 in April. I noticed significant hairloss and thinning. I hated washing my hair:( the feeling of my hair falling down my back makes me cry. Now I have the biggest loss yet behind my ear I can't even pull my hair back. I went to my Dr for shots she told me its not working anymore. I feel so depressed and alone. Does anyone know if taking biotin work? My dear husband told me not to be upset its only hair but for me it's depressing. I have a wedding coming up my fear is that I will lose it all. For the 1st time I noticed my eyelashes are falling out as well! I stopped washing my hair everyday. Actually I dread washing it.

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Permalink Reply by Rachaelovesyouall on September 29, 2014 at 9:47pm

I feel you on this, I too have lost almost all my hair, and my eyebrows and i have a homecoming dance this saturday. I have a boyfriend who loves me for me, but I still get so so so upset. I want beautiful hair like the other girls.

Permalink Reply by alopeciaman74 on September 29, 2014 at 10:23pm

Sorry to hear, I've been there, I was able to take high doses of prednisone for a few  years and it allowed me to grow most of my hair back and I got married, soon after I married to stopped and it all fell out again, but my wife loves me for me.  Physically it's not health threatening but the mental torment is hell I know.  

Permalink Reply by Vanessa on October 2, 2014 at 12:56pm

Hi so sorry about what you are going through. there are many types of hair accessories you can wear to this wedding and you will feel beautiful in it. Here is  a link that might be able to help you

http://www.myheadcoverings.com/head-coverings/pc/Dress-Hats-c67.htm

Permalink Reply by Fiona on October 4, 2014 at 6:18pm

i have had AA off and on for about 20 years.  Last year it suddenly went to AU.  No eyebrows, no lashes etc.  I bought two good wigs.  I hid under them for about 8 months.  More recently I have got my courage and started going out au natural.  Bit by bit I have built up until I an "topless" (no wig) most of the time.  I looked at it like this.  It is just hair loss.  I have friends who have no hair because they are battling cancer and a lot of them are loosing that battle.  So I have no hair - big whoop!!  I have gained so much strength from the people here on this forum and have found "myself" to some degree.  I now feel more powerful then ever I did when I had hair as I have faced this challenge and overcome it.  Hold you head high.  You have a husband who loves and supports you.  Others will when you trust them enough to tell them too.  Where do you live?  If we are near each other we could get together if you like  Best  Fiona

Permalink Reply by Rose on October 14, 2014 at 12:43am

from one Rose to another:

so so sorry you are dealing with the loss of your hair... and eyelashes.  Of course you are depressed... who wouldn't be? I was only 3 years old when I lost all body hair, so I don't have the same experience as you. Acceptance is a big part of healing. Learning to live your life without hair. Have you tried finding a support group in your area? Also, going to a NAAF conference at least once is ever so helpful.

feeling your pain,

wishing you well,

Rose

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