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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

6 Oct 6, 2008
Reply by rj, Co-founder

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

0 Oct 6, 2008

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

4 Oct 5, 2008
Reply by emma

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

5 Oct 5, 2008
Reply by Rose Marie'

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

1 Oct 3, 2008
Reply by Karen

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

5 Oct 3, 2008
Reply by Grace

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

2 Oct 3, 2008
Reply by Timothy H. Warneka

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

5 Oct 3, 2008
Reply by Mike

Is it better that everyone knows about your alopecia? :-|

I'm not sure about telling everone at school or not.I'm scared people might make fun and do things to make my wig fall off. There are some…

Started by Kaiana in Acceptance and coping

15 Oct 2, 2008
Reply by Kaiana

Coping With Alopecia

Sometimes I just do not know what to do; daytime I put on my wig, my make-up, and my smile. At night, I remove my wig, my make-up, my smile…

Started by Tyla Jones in Acceptance and coping

12 Oct 2, 2008
Reply by Jenn

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