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After "hiding" for so long, how do you step out and tell the world about your alopecia?

I've had alopecia since I was about nine but I've always kept it hidden under box braids, hair extensions and wigs. Only my immediate famil…

Started by Chenelle in Bald is beautiful, head shaving, etc.

41 Jan 27, 2017
Reply by Donna

Alopecia, wigs and motorcycle helmets

My husband recently bought a motorcycle with a sidecar and wants me to ride with him, but I don't know what to do about wearing a helmet wi…

Started by Bette in Wigs, eyebrows, hair pieces, fashion

1 Jan 26, 2017
Reply by Stacie

More success stories?

I am 28 and have been diagnosed with Alopecia Areata back in March this year. I had a single spot that grew back. In August I got another w…

Started by Patchylatchy in Acceptance and coping

8 Jan 25, 2017
Reply by JessicaStinkle

Allergy? Need thoughts on subject

So wanted to see what opinions are on allergies causing AA. here's my dilemma I started getting spots about 3 week after I got a new dog. N…

Started by Elena in Symptoms, treatment options, research

19 Jan 25, 2017
Reply by Rach1992

Is the blonde regrowth reliable?

Hi all,  This is my first post here.  I'm a mother to a beautiful 12 year old girl who has Alopecia.   We noticed the first bald patch, ab…

Started by cneecey in Children with alopecia

8 Jan 24, 2017
Reply by AnnaRous

Positive stories of when you first revealed you are bald

Good Morning! I wanted to hear of some positive experiences of what it was like when you all showed everyone that you had alopecia, What we…

Started by Jordan in Bald is beautiful, head shaving, etc.

13 Jan 24, 2017
Reply by Connie010

Web comics starring an alopecian girl!

Hello everyone! September of last year, I created a nonprofit web comic named "The Little Things Comics" starring me, an alopecian bald gir…

Started by Behxo in Just for fun, inspirational, motivational

0 Jan 24, 2017

Fluocinonide 0.5% and Rogaine 5%

I have scaring alopecia and my Dermatologist prescribed  Fluocinonide 0.5% to use on and off for 2 weeks, and asked me to try Rogaine 5% fo…

Started by MoldOfGod in Symptoms, treatment options, research

4 Jan 24, 2017
Reply by MoldOfGod

Xeljanz

Has anyone heard any news about getting this drug approved for alopecia? I've heard rumors just wondering if anyone has heard anything Tha…

Started by loriann in Symptoms, treatment options, research

11 Jan 24, 2017
Reply by chris_s

Alopecia sucks

So this is kind of a rant, I want to become a pilot when i'm older but to do that i'd have to join the air cadets because private lessons a…

Started by Liv in Employment issues, workplace challenges

10 Jan 22, 2017
Reply by Tom

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