Scalp biopsy- does inflammation appear around the hair follicle in Alopecia Areata?

Started by DM in Symptoms, treatment options, research

Washing synthetic wigs

Hello All! Help help! I have a synthetic wig for the first time - new to the wig world. And I wash it but it never comes out smooth - its a…

Started by KStew in Acceptance and coping

Shedding

Hi everyone, I was wondering...how long does the shedding last? I have diffuse alopecia areata and I'm losing hair on my scalp, eyebrows, e…

Started by DM in Symptoms, treatment options, research

Since I lost my hair my skin has started breaking out so bad

Its like without hair my skin has gotten so much greasier. I'm not really getting zits. I'm getting bumps all over my face blackheads and c…

Started by Sheena Tha Cody in Symptoms, treatment options, research

Great Products for Women with Alopecia

I've recently decided to write some blogs on Squidoo. I did my first one last night called the Top 5 Products for Women with Alopecia. I ba…

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

Hair loss has stopped, but hair doesn't seem to be growing in

After approximately 6 months of pretty intense hair loss, I've been experiencing fairly normal amounts of shedding as of late. After losing…

Started by AllButOne in Symptoms, treatment options, research

Free wigs from NAAF!

National Alopecia Areata Foundation just posted on Facebook they have several Renee of Paris "Kennedy" wigs to give away for free! Here is…

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

Worried if I have DUPA

At comparing pictures of DUPA with mine, I feel I might have it. At 23, I developed two spots on my beard about 6 months ago. I noticed add…

Started by ColinS in Symptoms, treatment options, research

Just diagnosed and scared about the wedding day

Hi everyone, I'm 27 years old and was diagnosed a couple of days ago with AA. I'm getting married in 5 months and I'm also a bridesmaid in…

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