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Comment by silversurfer on August 22, 2013 at 3:24pm

I used to drink diet coke every day but have stopped now. Could that have contributed to my FFA. Also my head sweats profusely and feels like menopausal sweats.

Comment by Brenda, IL US on August 22, 2013 at 3:18pm

Thanks Annie and Kathleen. BVO (brominated vegetable oil) is only in citrus and orange flavored sodas according to websites I've read. It was in some Gatorade drinks but Pepsico has since removed it.

Comment by Kathleen on August 22, 2013 at 1:43pm

It's Twinlab Norwegian cod liver oil. I keep it in the fridge and take a teaspoon twice a day with orange juice -- you barely taste it.

Comment by Annie on August 22, 2013 at 1:32pm

Brenda, it's interesting that the BVO in soda might have a link to autoimmune diseases. I got hooked on Diet Coke when I worked at a golf course ten years ago and free soda was one of the perks of the job. I completely gave up soda three years ago because it didn't fit into my healthy lifestyle, so it isn't contributing to the FFA now.

Comment by Brenda, IL US on August 22, 2013 at 11:46am

Hi. Hope everyone's well. Carol, working as an extra must be exciting. I have the same problem you do with only a little hair hanging over my ears. The left side is worse than the right. Anxious to learn what you decide on, topper or wig. I'm in southern IL and humidity's bad here too (helps the corn grow} but not as bad as where you live. My face and head sweat so much now that i don't think i could stand a wig. Curious about what brand of cod liver oil you're using Kathleen. I'll try anything. I didn't have itching until this spring. Guess that's why my bangs have fallen out so bad. Had third round of injections tuesday. Seems like the itching is worse after getting them. My daughter showed me an article that said BVO in some beverages can cause auto-immune diseases. I'm a Diet Mountain Dew addict. I'm going to try to quit drinking them. I ordered the WonderBrow (believe it's quite similar to SmartBrow) last year but the blonde was too dark. Sorry for writing a book. Have a great day.

Comment by Annie on August 22, 2013 at 10:51am

Hi all, Wanted you to know that I received my order of SmartBrow that Christiekd recommended and started using it this week. I haven't quite gotten the hang of it, but I love it. It's not like traditional eyebrow pencils that draw a line, but coats every little hair to make your eyebrows look fuller. Christiekd, you're right, it looks very natural. My only issue with it is that the brunette color runs a little dark. I have medium brown hair with golden brown highlights and have always used a light brown eyebrow pencil. SmartBrow is pricey ($29.95), so I called DermStore's customer service line to let them know that I felt like the brunette color was too dark. The customer service rep couldn't have been nicer. She offered to ship me the blonde color at no charge and I don't need to return the one I have. Is good customer service the greatest, or what??? Anyway, ladies, if you're in between colors like me, you may want to order the lighter shade.

Comment by Kathleen on August 22, 2013 at 7:53am

Hi everyone. I have been diagnosed with FFA and started losing my eyebrows about a year ago. Until recently my scalp itched horribly though I have not started losing scalp hair yet.About six months ago, I started on Plaquenil and that has helped. BUT HERE'S WHAT I WANT TO TELL YOU: three weeks ago I started taking a teaspoon of cod liver oil 2/x per day and the itching has finally gone away. I don't think it's a coincidence. I took the fish oil for arthritis pain but it has had this other welcome effect. My FFA does seem to be arrested though one never knows. Anyway, I thought some of you might want to try it. All the best! Kathleen

Comment by Debs on August 22, 2013 at 1:25am

Carol, wow what a fun thing to do... very plesed that you are carrying on life as normal and doing your extra work. It is so important that we don't allow FFA to rob us of anything more that our hair. Good for you. XXXXX

Comment by sammi on August 17, 2013 at 2:38pm

Sammiuk hi April I have used Nioxin shampoo and conditioner and noticed the difference. I have found it tk max! much cheaper than online been using it 6 months now.

Comment by Celia on August 17, 2013 at 1:39pm

April - that story is sooooooooo inspiring ! Thank you . X

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