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Dermafix

I was thinking of trying to sew dermafix strips into a blond synthetic wig for swimming, but am having difficulty finding the dermafix. I f…

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

0 May 27, 2015

Is it better to leave Alopecia Areata untreated, if possible?

I'm a 20 year old guy. My hair dresser noticed a small bald spot on my head about a month ago. Since then it's gotten slightly bigger. Luck…

Started by qaz4556 in Symptoms, treatment options, research

0 May 27, 2015

Mom of 9 year old who has been diagnosed with AA

Hi,  I am a mom of a 9 year old boiy who started to loose his hair in patches on his head two months ago. He started with a few dime size…

Started by Dee in Children with alopecia

1 May 27, 2015
Reply by Susan

Deciding whether Xeljanz is worth the cost

Hello all, I have an appt with Dr. King in two weeks but I am really struggling with the idea that I have to decide whether Xeljanz will b…

Started by AU1989 in Symptoms, treatment options, research

4 May 27, 2015
Reply by Julie

Scalp turning brown where hair loss occured

Has anyone else experienced this where the scalp turns brown where the hair loss occured.  It kinda looks like a real light birthmark.  The…

Started by Cary in Children with alopecia

2 May 27, 2015
Reply by Cary

Elidel for Eyebrows?

So...at least once a year I think I need to try and fix this AU - even knowing there's no cure...has anyone try Elidel for eyebrows?  Derm…

Started by Gail in Symptoms, treatment options, research

0 May 27, 2015

How to decide if the cost of Xeljanz is worth it

Hello all, I have tried all treatments for AA, AT and AU.  With the high cost of Xeljanz how do you guys decide if it is worth the money ?…

Started by AU1989 in Symptoms, treatment options, research

0 May 26, 2015

Emotional stress

Hello there,  I'd like to hear from you how you are coping with the emotional stress linked to alopecia. What I mean is: I have realized ho…

Started by Nat in Acceptance and coping

25 May 24, 2015
Reply by Nat

Snorkeling question

Hi all. I have alopecia and have for over 20 years. My family and i are going to florida next summer. I generally wear a custom made human…

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

8 May 24, 2015
Reply by Ashleyb2

New to this too!

Hello all,      It's so awesome to have a place to ask questions with people that are experiencing the same condition.  Mine started about…

Started by Mangostein in Acceptance and coping

15 May 24, 2015
Reply by Pam D.

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