Lisa

Female

Machesney Park, IL

United States

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:
Married
About Me:
Developed alopecia universalis 12 months ago, after a year of intense stress. My doctor had prescribed Lexapro for the stress, which I took for a few months before the hair loss began. I also have family history of other autoimmune disorders.
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia universalis
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes

Comment Wall:

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Hi Lisa,
    Hello and welcome! How are you today?
    I have universalis, too.
    LeslieAnn

    Dec 5, 2008

  • Trina

    Lisa,
    I am sorry 2 hear that. It gets better and I would get another opinion becuz they can be lazy and misinformed but at least u got ur health. Mines has been in au for about 11 years and I m still thankful for my life it could have been worse. Continue 2 be positive and lifes blessing will follow

    Dec 6, 2008

  • Sherry Schaefer

    Welcome Lisa!
    You will find this to be a warm and supportive place to be. Good friends (and a good wig, should you decide to go that route) can make all the differnece in coping with our condition.
    God bless you,
    Sherry Schaefer

    Dec 6, 2008

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Hi Lisa,
    Whether or not your hair has a chance of growing back generally depends on how long you've had universalis. They say that the longer you've had it, the less chance there is because of follicular atrophy. I've had universalis for over 20 years now, so my chances are pretty small...but you know what? Things can happen! But most important for you right now is to be good to yourself and love yourself for who you are at this very moment, with or without hair.
    Things will get better, I promise.
    I'm so glad you ordered the book! Let me know how you like it, okay?
    Hugs!

    Dec 6, 2008