Karina Louise

Female

Melbourne, VIC

Australia

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Relationship Status:

In a Relationship

About Me:

I am a twenty-something Alopecian of 5 or so years. I have been through various periods of hair loss and regrowth, including losing almost every hair on my body in 2009. Now, I have complete regrowth on my head, body hair is reappearing and my eyebrows and lashes are partly back. I'm enjoying having hair again but have no idea what the future will hold and hope that I'll be able to be strong if it all decides to disappear again. I'm hoping against hope that it never falls out again, but we all know how unpredictable alopecia areata can be! I've got wigs ready to go if it does fall out again, and I wouldn't hesitate to shave it all off it gets patchy again.

Having alopecia has taught me a lot about myself and I wouldn't necessarily change it. I travelled and worked overseas for around 18 months while I had no hair and met numerous people who accepted me as I was. I did wear a wig most of the time but I was very open about the alopecia and didn't mind showing anyone my bare head. I'd like to think that I managed to educate some people along the way and that if they come across someone else with alopecia in their life, they might remember the girl they met in a hostel who had no hair and was living her life to the fullest!

As for a little about me, I love to travel and I love adventures. I love trying new things, meeting new people and exploring new places. I love bargain hunting at op shops, dancing, live music, outdoor festivals and spending time with my friends. I'm a hula hooper, a snowboarder, an avid reader, a runner and a self confessed coffee snob.

Do you have alopecia?

Alopecia areata

Are you age 18 or older?

Yes - I am 18 or older

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