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Started by Sunflower32 in Wigs, eyebrows, hair pieces, fashion

How to 'break the news'

What's the best way to tell a love interest or your spouse that you have alopecia, especially if you wear a wig or otherwise conceal your a…

Started by rj, Co-founder in Love, relationships, gender issues

A Big Day

Hi - I am new to this site but am hoping to find some strength from fellow users. I am going to get a wig today. I have had alopecia for ne…

Started by Sooze in Acceptance and coping

Tingling on scalp? What does this mean?

Hi all, I have had AU for about 2 years. I recently have felt a mild tingling on my scalp in different places. It sort of feels like someth…

Started by jennifer in Symptoms, treatment options, research

New Girl

Hello my name is Lisa and I am a 21 years old from Saint Louis. I am currently a freshman in college working toward a degree in Human Servi…

Started by Lisa in Acceptance and coping

Just been spotted without my wig on !!!!!

Having had a positive day today I was sitting at home without my wig when my daughter arrived home from school. The problem was that she co…

Started by Starr in Acceptance and coping

Am I getting my hopes up?

I've had alopecia for 10 years. I've had AU for the last 5. In the last couple of months my hair seems to be growing in. It's spotty, but t…

Started by Debbie in Symptoms, treatment options, research

Teens and Alopecia on the BBC

Here's a video from the BBC (British Broadcasting Corp.) about teens and alopecia: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7630739.stm

Started by Timothy H. Warneka in Events, publications, promoting awareness

Does your scalp feel warm/hot to the touch ?

Hi everyone I have a quesstion, and I was wondering if anybody else has the same feeling? My daughters scalp is always warm or hot when I t…

Started by Maria, Mia's Mom in Symptoms, treatment options, research