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Family members treating you different

I've had alopecia for a while now, but last year was the first time I had to wear a full on wig. After I got te wig, my parents called up t…

Started by Lauren in Acceptance and coping

3 Feb 3, 2014
Reply by Moni

AA & thinning hair - looking for tips & tricks!

Hi Everyone! My name is Natasha. I was diagnosed with AA 15 years ago.  For most of my life, I kept my hair very long to ensure that I coul…

Started by Natasha Marie in Wigs, eyebrows, hair pieces, fashion

7 Feb 2, 2014
Reply by Lauren

New to this. How do I know if I'm AA or AU?

I've had mild vitiligo for years and about a year ago started losing my facial hair....Spots on the chin and under my lip slowly grew and t…

Started by Schocker in Symptoms, treatment options, research

5 Feb 2, 2014
Reply by Lisa Santer

The beautiful, bald, and breathtaking survey

Hey Sisters! We need to take a survey. A few of our sisters are feeling men are not attracted to bald women. I'm asking all bald women who…

Started by Angie in Just for fun, inspirational, motivational

89 Jan 31, 2014
Reply by melissa

New custom wig, any creative wig wearers?

Greetings, I am new to AW but not new to alopecia. I have a new beautiful super fine mono wig with a closed lace front, the only problem is…

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

1 Jan 31, 2014
Reply by Lori Van Decker

Looking for a sports wig for dance performances

Hello everyone! This is my first post on this site so I hope I'm doing this right. I was diagnosed with AA about a month and a half ago and…

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

2 Jan 31, 2014
Reply by Matsukoala

Cortisone injections

Hi there, ive had alopecia for close to 2 yrs. Spots forming and closing up but the cycle not stopping. Doc has advised that cortisone inje…

Started by roxy in Symptoms, treatment options, research

4 Jan 30, 2014
Reply by Pam

PUVA advice

I used to have complete totalis and had PUVA treatment amongst other things but nothing worked, after 2 years my hair has started to grow b…

Started by Emily in Symptoms, treatment options, research

0 Jan 30, 2014

Should I even get a wig?

This is what happened: I have two sisters, both of whom have androgenetic alopecia. Inlcuding me. However, one of my sisters has completely…

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

4 Jan 30, 2014
Reply by Lilac

Sunscreen for the head

Hi Alopecia Friends: I wear bandanas or head scarves to cover my scalp.  Does anyone have a suggestion for sun screen that can be worn unde…

Started by Brandy in Symptoms, treatment options, research

1 Jan 30, 2014
Reply by CindyG

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