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Food Allergy Testing question

Started by NorthCarolinaMama. Last reply by lordiron on Monday. 10 Replies

Hello!I was wondering if anyone has been tested for food allergies to determine if a particular food is causing inflammation, which in turn could exacerbate FFA. I had the skin test a couple of years ago at an allergy clinic, and it came back…Continue

CARF Conference 2018 Notes

Started by CurlyK. Last reply by kevinsstelly Jul 14. 32 Replies

CARF 2018 Conference Notes:First of all, I am so glad I went to the CARF Conference! It was worth every dime I spent – a true investment in myself, but hopefully I can bless and encourage others from what I learned.The CARF staff and volunteers are…Continue

Botox and FFA

Started by 2Dachshunds. Last reply by Shawnaynay Jul 8, 2023. 18 Replies

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

Tags: Botox, FFA

Trying a new approach with CBD oil...

Started by Robin. Last reply by anettemandell Apr 20, 2023. 31 Replies

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

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Comment by Debs on April 13, 2013 at 5:42am

Simone, same as Pam has just said. A derm gave me clobetasol last November, he said use it for 2 to 3 weeks every 3 months if I had redness/itching. I only used it for 7 days just to see what would happen but I don't thankfully get any redness/itching so I never used it again. Dr Harries has confirmed it does not do anything for hair loss.

Comment by PamW San Diego, CA, USA on April 12, 2013 at 10:28pm
My doctors have cautioned me to be careful with the clobetasol because it can cause skin to thin.
Comment by Simone NJ USA on April 12, 2013 at 10:05pm
Hi Debs:

Do you know if there are any possible side effects from usung Clobetasol?
Comment by Judy on April 12, 2013 at 7:31pm

Lacy, It would be great for the 3 of us to meet up. When Pam gets our messages let's make plans.

Comment by Bernadette on April 12, 2013 at 7:04pm

Aimee, thank you for the YouTube info. Debs, I will keep the group posted on the wig search =).

Comment by Debs on April 12, 2013 at 6:18pm

Sharon, clobestasol does not stop the hair loss, it just treats any redness/itching that some people get with scarring hair loss. I advise you get a definate diagnosis because lupus is a condition you need to get medical help for ASAP as it effects other parts of your body - not just your hair.

Comment by Shar on April 12, 2013 at 1:18pm

I have been diagnosed by biopsies of either discoid lupus or LLP. I have scarring hair loss behind both ears & up to top of front of head. I have also had 2 basal cells on a part bald spot. My latest dermatologist wants me to use clobetasol 60cc 2 x a day with 5 refills. He said nothing about stopping it for 2 weeks at a time (which is what I've read). Has anyone ever hear of this? Thanks for any help. -Sharon

Comment by Jules UK on April 12, 2013 at 10:20am
Hi Celia, that sounds fantastic, and really generous of you! I'd love to come please. Any of those dates would be good for me. Could I bring something to contribute -such as a pud? And if I could give anyone a lift, that's no problem. Caro is nearby I know. This is really exciting! Thank you. X
Comment by Debs on April 12, 2013 at 4:05am

Hi Lace, glad you are still liking your Meena wigs, I have become addicted to wig buying now, I have found a few websites in the UK that often do half price deals and I check them out regularly and pick up what I want at big discounts. I have a new Drew wig coming soon, I need to get it cut so I can wear it to work in the future. I am 'growing' my hair now and slowly wearing slightly longer wigs. AC, thanks for the YouTube info - I find it very reassuring watching other people talking about their supplemental hair. Bernadette, welcome to the group, please let us all know how your wig purchasing goes, maybe you will be able to wear your weave for quite a long time yet. XXX

Comment by Lace on April 12, 2013 at 2:09am

Oh, Debs--

Loving the new do! I haven't been on the boards for some time, so I'm just now seeing it. It's so wonderful on you! I'm thinking about going longer, but I still haven't opened my other 'Meena' wig yet. Still, there's something about it being spring that makes me want to look a little different. We'll see!

 

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