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Started by Leni. Last reply by Lang Bozic May 22. 10 Replies 0 Likes
I am interested in getting a topper but don't know where to go for one. Having one of those weeks when the hair keeps falling and I am not feeling very comfortable. I don't want to spend a lot of money. Thinking of ordering off the internet. Please…Continue
Started by Liz. Last reply by Carol Aug 7, 2025. 11 Replies 1 Like
Hi I don't post on here much so I may well be giving information which you might have been discussing already. Are any of you in the UK going to the Get Ahead of Hairloss event in London at the end of September? It has been organised by Dr Wong who…Continue
Started by NorthCarolinaMama. Last reply by lordiron Nov 25, 2024. 10 Replies 0 Likes
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
Started by CurlyK. Last reply by kevinsstelly Jul 14, 2024. 32 Replies 14 Likes
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
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The consultants I have seen in the UK have told me that Regaine is unlikely to work with the type of hairloss associated with FFA. i have looked at the packet instructions on the Regaine, and it specifically says that it is more likely to work for women with top parting hairloss, not the frontal scarring type. I am concerned that initial use of Regaine can cause the hair to fall out - it should grow again, but maybe in our case it won`t! Then I`d be even worse off!
I have recently started taking turmeric thanks to all your advice, and think it has helped the inflamation a bit, and can`t do any harm.
I do worry slightly about the longterm use of hydroxychloroquine. Does anyone know about any know side effects of long term use? My consultant has said that i just need to get my eyes tested every year, as in a few rare cases it can affect vision, but otherwise just keep taking it for ever!
(Am very nervous about wearing my new wig! It is sitting upstairs, and I am just looking at it, trying it on at home, but not daring to go out in it!!! Help. I can`t face the comments I might get from friends and family when I firt venture out in it.)
Sounds an excellent idea Terry :o) x
Well done Terry ! I am thinking about this ! X
What is it called Debs
Thanks Debs! My hairstylist cut my hair shorter yesterday because of the hair loss. I think the scarves would work now. I'll give those a try first and maybe try a wig this winter. Carol I'm so glad your husband didn't even notice you had a wig on! I sweat horribly when i try to put makeup on. Doesn't matter what time it is. I wonder if this has anything to do with taking resveratrol. I'm trying to take so many new supplements now.
Brenda, I can see that the humidity where you live would make a wig very hot indeed, luckily in the UK our colder climate is a real Godsend if you wear 'hair'. I wear a silk scarf, a long thin shape wrapped round my head basically in the same place that a headband would go and tie it in a double knot in the front and then just tuck the 2 end in. In silk material it looks expensive and a fashion choice. I have several nice silk scarves I have bought to match different dresses/tops. If I use larger earrings than I normally wear and no other jewellery it looks good. The silk scarves cost about £15 in the UK at Accessorize shops, I expect you can get something similar in the US. Good luck with finding a solution. XX
that sounds just like me maddy. Sometimes I look as if I have run a marathon .my hair dripping wet. I will have to try taking turmeric to see if it makes a difference
I also get the head sweats really bad! It's always right around my hairline. Sometimes it actually drips. I get hot flashes too, but none of my friends ever get the hairline sweating. It must be connected to FFA. I am taking Turmeric too and have possibly also noticed a bit of a decrease in the hair sweats, but I can't be sure just yet.
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