Should I try corticosteroids & an anti malarial or get a freedom wig?

I just need a little help. My doctor wants me to start some pretty hard drugs with lots of side effects I'm not sure if I should? I've hear…

Started by Elaine in Symptoms, treatment options, research

Weird scalp color

Hey everyone, just wondering if anyone else has noticed this, or knows why, and what it means? I've observed that my scalp in areas that I'…

Started by Christine in Symptoms, treatment options, research

Advice

Hi, I´ve got last two semesters of nursing school to do and I will have a trainning in September. I had regrowth, but my hairs are fallen a…

Started by Alena Jarůšková in Employment issues, workplace challenges

This awful disease

Not sure how this site works - have just joined. A devastated person who cannot believe her hair is disappearing - getting gobbled up by th…

Started by Celia UK in Acceptance and coping

Both my pinky toenails have fallen off for no reason...is this related to my AA??

Hi All, I did my hair in a braid one evening 2 months ago and noticed a small bald patch on the side of my head. I went to my local GP who…

Started by Lou in Symptoms, treatment options, research

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Started by Sophie in Acceptance and coping

Full thin skin vs. perimeter

Hi,  I have full lace wig, which I glue down.  I wanted to try the thin skin, but I am not sure whether to try the perimeter  Or the full t…

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

Stevie Ray Vaughn a champion for alopecia?

"Give Me Back My Wig" How have I never heard this song before? I knew I loved Stevie Ray Vaughn, but I didn't realize how much until now. I…

Started by Bk in Events, publications, promoting awareness

SCARY STUFF!

I was feeling tired Friday as I headed home and thought about cancelling the dinner I had planned with my daughter Angie and her husband Na…

Started by Brenda in Other interests