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Comment by Heidi Short UK on August 2, 2012 at 5:30pm

You did make me giggle Pam! When I went to try some wigs on, I just felt exactly the same as you I've got a wig on my head!! i did think the fringe with side bits could work though, using a head band to cover the join. I think we must all be about the same stage of hair loss as I'm still not ready to take the plunge. i do wear hats and hair bands when its windy but most people don't know anything is wrong!

Comment by PamW San Diego, CA, USA on August 1, 2012 at 6:40pm

I cannot believe that I typed "died" to match. I meant dyed to match. I have lost my mind. I did bring a friend (I picked my most honest one). My other friends would try to spare my feelings. She liked it and said the part looked realistic. I think it looks like I have a wig on my head, but the stylist promised to thin it out and she did say something about powder. I know once I wear it and survive the scrutiny, I will be okay. Little kids and prbably parents wonn't notice, but my colleagues will. I don 't want people to be horrified or feel sorry for me.

Comment by PamW San Diego, CA, USA on August 1, 2012 at 5:48pm

Sorrybabout all my typos. I am on a tablet and my fingers are just too big.

Comment by PamW San Diego, CA, USA on August 1, 2012 at 5:47pm

I went to a wig stylist yesterday. She showed me something called a topper which will give me bangs and fill in some of my blanks at the temple area. The piece she showed me is also synthetic. Basically, if I understood correctly, the only real advantage of human hair is thatnit can be died to match. If you find a good match with synthetic, human hair may not be necessary. she also told me that human hair is heavier and is harder to care for. I also read that human hair frizzes in the humidity. I felt human and I felt synthetic. There was not much of a difference. The only thing I didn't like was that the piece looked a little shiney. She said that she could get the sheen down. She also will thin it so that it doesn't look to poofy. The stylist is a caner survivor and knows about wearing wigs. Now I have a decision to make. Right now I am the only one who notices the thinning. I just don't know how fast and how much I will lose. I am thinking of returning to school wearing the piece, hoping that the change in my appearance will be less noticeable.
All opinions are welcome.

Comment by Heidi Short UK on August 1, 2012 at 5:36pm

Christine sorry I'm so long in getting back to you. I will be writing to Dr Harries at the weekend. I don't know how sucessful I'll be, but I can only try!

Comment by Heidi Short UK on August 1, 2012 at 4:02pm

Haven't you all been busy! my computer has been playing up over the past few days so I've just got back on and there has been loads of interesting chat!!It's so nice talking to people who know exactly how your feeling. I went to a couple of wig shops the other day, but they weren't great, but I did quite like the idea of having a fringe and side bits. They only had synthetic hair but I know you can get real hair ones. I think as it gets worse I think I will use a hair band but I'm not dismissing the wig bits yet. I might use a fringe or bangs as you call them with a hair band to cover the join!

Comment by PamW San Diego, CA, USA on July 31, 2012 at 8:55am

Wow. I never heard that before. I am off to the wig store today with 2 of my friends. I want to see what my options are so that I know how much to fight with meds. Then to the eye doctor so that my derm has a baseline before I begin Plaquenil. FFA is becoming a fullmtime job. Anybody hsve suggestions for eyebrows?

Comment by PamW San Diego, CA, USA on July 30, 2012 at 9:24pm

In the CARF literature, they did say that it is possible to treat the inflammation and still have the hair loss. That is why they were looking into Actos to stop what is causing the hair loss (the PPARg gene going hay-wire). I am so excited because my wonderful dermatologist was able to reach a hair expert at UCLA. She said the gold standard was Plaquenil, which I am going to start as soon as I get my eye test done. I am also taking an acne strength antibiotic (doxy) and use Clobestasol (hair foam) as needed. Now the choice is whether or not to take Acots, too. Sandy, why does he think you only have a year of hair loss left? Karen, don't give up - meds aren't for everyone, but there could be a cosmetic solution that you could live with that will make you feel good. Tomorrow I am going to a wig expert who works with Alopecia patients. (I almost said victims instead of patient). I will report what I find out. Thank you so much for the support you have given me.

Comment by PamW San Diego, CA, USA on July 30, 2012 at 9:15pm

Comment by KarenGinny - Iowa, US on July 30, 2012 at 5:26pm

Hello all, it is so good to hear that others have the same fears, unfortunately though. I think coming to terms with hair loss is like facing death as in denial, anger, grieving, and finally acceptance. I have also faced the same thoughts with my son who has autism. I still have many times of saying "why me" when it comes to my son's condition, but I know he has his whole life ahead of him and surprises me every day. In the same way, I have times when I wonder why I have been burdened with this hair loss and other conditions - possible arthritis, thyroid problems, high blood pressure, and realize that while I can control some of it, I can't control it all. I still try to do my best to look good, and style my hair as best I can, put on a little make-up and go out, but I'm still very self-concious, looking to see if people are looking at me and wondering what's wrong with me. In our world, we are judged by our looks, and if we don't look "right" then we are dismissed. I never wanted to be the center of attention anyway, but especially not now. Anyway, I think all we can do is to try to have a positive attitude and look for help if we can find it. My doctor who diagnosed me didn't give me much hope, and I'm not currently under any treatment for FFA. I don't know if there is anything that would help. And since my insurance won't cover it, I probably can't afford it. I haven't looked into wigs yet and I'm afraid of spending money on treatments that don't work.

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