Too old to start this adventure?

Well, I'm mid sixty's great grandma and feel alone on this site. Got my spot 2 months ago, seems like it came overnight. It's just behind the left brow hairline and seems to be getting slowly bigger. The rest of my hair is getting so thin I can barely cover the spot. BUT--I have collected some scarves, neat hats and a couple head bands that open and cover the whole top of my head (I love those). So guess you could say this is not freaking me out too bad. I have been through back and heart surgeries in the last three years so this is minor (for me). I have not been to derm. as I figure what happens, happens. As long as it's not life threatening and I can still get around, I can handle this on my own. Family and friends are great support and I think that makes all the difference in the world. Whooooo, Long Winded. Thanks for listening. Hope to eventually become familiar with all my new family.

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Permalink Reply by Stephanie on October 12, 2010 at 6:56am
Welcome, Dorna! The age when Alopecia surfaces seems to be as unpredictable as the condition itself. Sounds like you are in a good place and I am so happy for you. I wonder if being older, and having dealt with much more serious medical conditions, helps one to keep this in perspective. I assume that is why I came to terms with it so quickly. All that said, it IS a bit of a drag, and this site is a wonderful place to come for support and encouragement. :) Stephanie
Permalink Reply by BT on October 12, 2010 at 7:01am
You are not alone on this sight Dorna...I'm 58 and have had alopecia for about 2 years. Mine started after I had 4 surgeries (including a total hip replacement) in less then 2 years. From what I have read on alopecia, the anestecia or trauma of the surgeries 'might' have been the activators for the disease. I have gone to a primary doctor, endocrinologist, and a dermatologist. I have been biopsied, lasored, and injected. Nothing perscribed has stopped the disease from progressing.
I know in my mind that in the whole spectrum of life...this is really nothing. Like you stated it's not life threatening and we are still able to live an active and productive life. I thank God that I had hair for as long as I did. Some of the kids on this sight haven't had any hair or didn't have it very long. Who am I to complain? But....in my heart....it's still hard to accept.

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