Newly Diagnosed with Alopecia

Information

Newly Diagnosed with Alopecia

This group is for people who are new to alopecia. It's a place to learn the essentials of coping and how to continue living life to the fullest despite the condition. More experienced alopecians are also invited to offer support and guidance.

Members: 545
Latest Activity: Feb 9, 2020

Tips for Coping with Alopecia from Day One

1. Love yourself unconditionally, with or without hair.

2. Consult a physician when you think your hair loss has become excessive or abnormal.

3. Get a second or third opinion if you need confirmation of a physician’s diagnosis.

4. Educate yourself about alopecia (hair loss), its many possible causes, traditional and alternative treatments, treatment costs, possible side-effects, and other options (e.g., wigs, scarves, etc.).

5. Remember that bald is beautiful, too.

6. Seek the advice of your physician and people who love and care about you before making decisions about treatments or lifestyle changes.

7. Join an alopecia support group to receive insight and inspiration from others who are living with hair loss.

8. Give others who may also be concerned (e.g., your employer, school, or church) appropriate information about your condition.

9. Maintain your emotional well-being by learning positive strategies for coping with depression, rejection, ridicule, stress, anxiety, and other negative feelings and experiences. Also develop conflict management skills, and other strong interpersonal skills, which you can use when dealing with people who choose to remain ignorant or insensitive. In other words, see a professional counselor, if you must.

10. Live life to the fullest, which includes allowing yourself to truly love and be loved and taking full advantage of the new opportunities alopecia opens to you.

Cheryl Carvery and richard jones (rj) encourage you to share these 10 helpful suggestions with others who are dealing with alopecia.

Discussion Forum

Scaring Alopecia

Started by Peace Apr 20, 2017. 0 Replies

Newly balding

Started by Momuv2. Last reply by Momuv2 Aug 23, 2015. 2 Replies

just diagnosed and scared...

Started by Catia. Last reply by Aly Dec 18, 2014. 5 Replies

How do I do this?

Started by MelodyAutumn. Last reply by PamFitros@boldlybaldwomen.com Nov 18, 2014. 6 Replies

Development of AA

Started by Cam. Last reply by PamFitros@boldlybaldwomen.com Nov 10, 2014. 1 Reply

New to this...

Started by ladyeury. Last reply by wtfsamikinz Nov 8, 2014. 2 Replies

Just diagnosed

Started by Kteacher. Last reply by alopeciamommy Nov 1, 2014. 9 Replies

Children with alopecia in New Zealand

Started by MummyWendy. Last reply by alopeciamommy Nov 1, 2014. 1 Reply

Getting Past the Pain - Three Things You Need to Know

Started by PamFitros@boldlybaldwomen.com Oct 13, 2014. 0 Replies

Sad

Started by bobbi. Last reply by BarbaraK Oct 5, 2014. 8 Replies

B-12 shots

Started by Michelle Jun 27, 2014. 0 Replies

Just realized it's probably not coming back...

Started by SBXBlackJade. Last reply by Angie Jun 16, 2014. 1 Reply

Question About AA and Eyelashes

Started by Michelle. Last reply by Kathryn Jun 11, 2013. 6 Replies

It's been a (long) Year

Started by Marissa. Last reply by Fay May 28, 2013. 5 Replies

New to this World

Started by Jackie E.. Last reply by Catia May 28, 2013. 9 Replies

Trying to learn how to move forward

Started by Lindsay Rossi. Last reply by Lindsay Rossi Apr 12, 2013. 3 Replies

Unpigmented regrowth?

Started by Jaclyn. Last reply by Annette Mar 30, 2013. 9 Replies

Comment Wall

Comment

You need to be a member of Newly Diagnosed with Alopecia to add comments!

Comment by Cheryl, Co-founder on May 2, 2014 at 10:33pm

Hi Sophia,  Alopecia is hard.  Sometimes you just have to give yourself some time to adjust to the changes.  I find that with time eventually alopecia really can become secondary in your life as you go on with your life.  Just make sure that you find a way to do all the things that you love to do.

Comment by Sophia on April 21, 2014 at 3:36pm

Hi, I'm Sophia, I'm 27 and I'm new here on this group.

I have an androgenic alopecia from last august.

My hair continues to become less and thinner every day, and nothing regrowth.

I'm very sad about that but I think to can talk with other people that understand the problem will surely help me (sorry for my very bad english :)  )

Comment by Jessica on April 11, 2014 at 10:15pm
So I have androgenic alopecia found out in November 2012. Every day I notice my hair is thinner and thinner. I hate getting ready for the day because my sink fills up with hair. It saddens me, the dermatologists told me there's nothing worth wasting my money on to try and fix it. I still cant figure out how to make wigs stay on or look natural. Still depressing someone even asked if it was contagious and I felt like I was being judged.
Comment by Cheryl, Co-founder on April 11, 2014 at 9:07pm

Hi Everyone,

I know that a lot of you are no longer "new to alopecia", so I was just wonder, now that time has gone by how are you doing?

Comment by Rayna Linder on April 10, 2014 at 1:28am
Hi Jennifer. I'm sorry you were diagnosed with Alopecia A. It's scary at first but then it gets a lil easier.
Comment by Mike on April 9, 2014 at 10:23pm
Hi I just joined for my 5yr old daughter she started with AA it grew in then a few months later all her hair fell out. We are looking for support groups for parents n kids in Vancouver BC area.
Comment by Cheryl, Co-founder on April 1, 2014 at 12:12am

Hi Jennifer,  Welcome to Alopecia World!  There are a few groups in the NY area, but I am not sure if one is close to you.  You can see them here:  

http://www.naaf.org/site/PageServer?pagename=support_resources_grou...

Comment by Jennifer on March 31, 2014 at 5:53pm
I'm new to this group and first time in any forum . I started losing hair in September and was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata thursday . There are no support groups in Ulster County NY that i know of .
Comment by Leisa on January 16, 2014 at 8:28am

Could it be little patches of razor burn? :(  or maybe they do get irritated just before they happen??? :(  

Comment by Rayna Linder on January 16, 2014 at 4:36am
Well another busy day. I still rocked my bald head. Lol. It's hard sometimes. I guess. I have a red irritated /itchy spot on the crown and towards the back of my head. I have red bumps too. Does anyone else get that? I think that means is gonna be a new bald spot :(.
 

Members (545)

 
 
 

Disclaimer

Any mention of products and services on Alopecia World is for informational purposes only; it does not imply a recommendation or endorsement by Alopecia World. Nor should any statement or representation on this site be construed as professional, medical or expert advice, or as pre-screened or endorsed by Alopecia World. Alopecia World is not responsible or liable for any of the views, opinions or conduct, online or offline, of any user or member of Alopecia World.

© 2024   Created by Alopecia World.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service