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Started by 2Dachshunds. Last reply by Shawnaynay Jul 8, 2023. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Hi Everyone: I remember there is a women on here who connected Botox to FFA. I was given the article, Frontal Alopecia after Repeated BotulinumToxin Type A Injections for Forehead Wrinkles:An Underestimated Entity?Antonino Di Pietro a Bianca Maria…Continue
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Hello All, I am venturing into new territory. It just dawned on me that a good experiment would be to try a medical grade CBD oil tincture on my hairline and see if it affects the redness. CBD is the nonpsychoactive part of marijuana that is being…Continue
Started by Thomas. Last reply by Thomas Nov 23, 2022. 27 Replies 4 Likes
Hello,Thought I’d share my experience, as one of the few men with FFA, in the hope that it will be useful to others. It’s possible that the condition progresses and responds differently in men. I’m 40, live in London and otherwise healthy.I first…Continue
Started by NorthCarolinaMama. Last reply by tcasal Nov 2, 2022. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Hope everyone is having a great weekend!I'm a freelance writer working on a story about alopecia. I need to find a dermatologist at major hospital or teaching institution to interview -- any suggestions?I've already reached to physicians at Duke,…Continue
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Hi Jules
I've also completed the questionnaire - hope something positive comes out of it!
I've got your informative fact sheet but would be really interested in your experience (and that of others) on the best place to get the toppers, please. I've got a couple of wigs for when I REALLY need them but the toppers could be a good intermediate for now.
Many thanks
Jean
Hello Jules
Have just filled the questionaire in,
Missouri members: is anyone going to some of the Bald Girls Do Lunch events in Missouri Sept 24-28? The details are here . Thea will be at all the events. I have relatives all over the place so I try to meet her when I can. It's also posted at http://www.baldgirlsdolunch.org
Actually, I am my dermatologist's FIRST patient with FFA. She knew nothing about it when the biopsy result came in, but she looked it up on the internet and then suggested the injections. I know that sounds scary risky, but I trusted her and it has worked well. I believe she may have used steroid injections for some other condition in her specialty. If you like your derm, it wouldn't hurt to ask. Mine is one hour away, I'd hate to drive 3 or 4 hours every 6-8 weeks.
I'm also considering steroid injections. The topical / plaquenil combination hasn't helped with the irritation & hair loss as much as I'd like. I am thankful for any improvement, but I think it's time to take the next step. My doctor has never mentioned injections, so I doubt he'll be able to administer them. I live in southwest Missouri. Can anyone recommend a doctor in this area? I'm about 3 hours from Kansas City & a little more than 4 hours from St Louis.
Dear Anne,
Thank you so much for all this information! It is so kind of you to share your experiences with me. I am now quite keen to give the injections a go, but need to find a doctor experienced in administering them. It is good to know that the atrophy can be combatted with Retin-A cream.
I will keep you posted! Thanks again for the encouragement!
Hi Terry I am sorry to hear that your FFA has flared up again. I really empathize. It is the most frustrating, relentless condition... I am looking into wigs too. Not easy to accept, I know! Will let you all know how things go with the injections. C x
Catherine, I haven't commented in a while, but if you could do a search on my name or steroid injections, you'd find I have praised them many times, yet continue to be in the distinct minority. Because of a very large group of other chronic diseases and 13 daily prescriptions, several in multiple doses, I had to refuse any other medications. My derm assured me the steroid in the injection therapy is totally non-systemic and would not interfere with any of my other issues or have any build up or lasting effects anywhere in my body. Therefore it has been the ONLY medical treatment I have had since diagnosis about 15 months ago. And I have said repeatedly, my hair loss sounds minimal compared to other ladies' stories. The angry, itching follicles are totally under control, though I'm not saying they never ramp up and annoy me. My hairline continues to recede at such a slow pace that neither my husband nor my derm can actually see any difference. Of course, I do -- because like most of you, I can't help sticking my forehead right up to the mirror and studying it! But again, the loss is there, but absolutely minimal. And because I'm following no other treatment, how could I not praise the injection therapy?
Some ladies are concerned about the discomfort, and I want to emphasize that's what it is: discomfort, not pain. Each treatment takes about 5 minutes and includes a dozen or more injections, with a teeny tiny needle. Of those, maybe 1 or 2 cause me to wince for a moment. Rarely have any continued bothering me by the time I get back in the car. But there is the occasional one that may sting for up to an hour -- that has happened only twice in my experience. Surely we're tough enough broads to handle that!
Another concern is that "dents" in the forehead skin may follow, [essentially skin atrophy]. Yes, I developed one dent, eventually about 1/4 inch wide and almost 1 inch long, coming diagonally from my receded hairline down my forehead. I thought it was a little weird, but easily covered with wispy bangs. Now here's the GOOD NEWS: a few months ago I asked my derm for samples of Retin-A, which she was happy to give me. I started applying it to my forehead several times a week at bedtime, and within a month the dent was nearly gone! Added benefit, so were the wrinkles!
Conclusion: I see no reason why anyone should refuse steroid injection therapy. Go for it, Catherine! I hope it will work wonders for you.
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