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Low Ferritin in AA/AU patients

Hey All,  I met a pretty sharp Dr. a few weeks ago. He mentioned that it's very common for AA/AU patients to have low ferritin (iron stores…

Started by TC in Symptoms, treatment options, research

2 Nov 23, 2018
Reply by youarebeautiful

JAK inhibitor clinical study in Chicago

There is going to a phase 2 JAK inhibitor study for both Alopecia and male pattern baldness in Chicago. It is not Xeljanz but a new JAK inh…

Started by mtran2000 in Symptoms, treatment options, research

15 Nov 23, 2018
Reply by Jack Anderson

What can I do for the pain

Hi, just wondering if anyone has figured our a non drug way to help with the pain of AA on the scalp?  I have pain, not just tingling and i…

Started by Taz1 in Symptoms, treatment options, research

5 Nov 22, 2018
Reply by mtran2000

Job interview as a bald female

Hi all, I am between jobs at the moment and this is the first job search I'll be doing as a bald woman. To other bald ladies out there, hav…

Started by pippinsgirl in Employment issues, workplace challenges

10 Nov 21, 2018
Reply by TimothyGonzalez

Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)

Hi All - Its my first time posting. I wanted to ask if anyone has tried Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil)? My derm recommended it for my front…

Started by ladydi in Symptoms, treatment options, research

0 Nov 20, 2018

Hair regrowth - should I believe it??

Hi all, I have a weird question - my hair seems to be growing back, and it's gotten to the point now that I'm wondering whether I should a…

Started by lemurgirl in Acceptance and coping

26 Nov 20, 2018
Reply by Cocopuffz17

My New Regimen

I am alopecia universals and was on Xeljanz 10 MG a day for 2 years with little results. Some body hair and fingernails improved. I develop…

Started by mtran2000 in Symptoms, treatment options, research

1 Nov 20, 2018
Reply by Cocopuffz17

When to shave

Hello all, When did you decide to shave ? A bit of background male, mid 40's - have had alopecia areata for past 18mths or so (on medicati…

Started by Jb in Bald is beautiful, head shaving, etc.

3 Nov 17, 2018
Reply by JUDITH

Wig During Cold Weather

I  have been wearing a human hair wig since May 2018.  The weather has now gotten colder (yeah, Canada!) & I am having problems with fl…

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

7 Nov 17, 2018
Reply by Sad in chicago

New to this. Need input!

Hello. I am a 29 year old female that has been losing hair since March 2018 diffusely. I thought it was telogen effluvium, until I discover…

Started by Wordofs in Symptoms, treatment options, research

3 Nov 16, 2018
Reply by Wordofs

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