Chaeri

Female

Fort George G Meade, MD

United States

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:
Married
About Me:
Hello~ My name is Chaeri. like Cherry.
I was diagnosed with AA about a year ago. I have tried many treatments, but none of them seemed to work. I couldn't tell my mother about AA, because I didn't want to see her sad. But, it's funny how when you are at your lowest moment, the only person you really miss is your mother. So, I called my mother and told her about my AA.

My mother asked me if I wanted to try accupunture treatment. Being asian, my mom believed in accupunture. I tried it and surprisingly it worked~! It was six monthes treatement, with many many pins in my scalp ( it didn't hurt at all ), big needles poking my scalp ( that hurt~!) and bitter medicine to drink. It might sound scary, but it really was not that bad. It was sort of relaxing, like I was at a spa. I know, I'm crazy...

Well, now, I have full set of hair on my head. Healthy and black. It's not as much as before, and it is thinner. It still comes out more than average, maybe 150 a day...but it seems like it is growing more than it is falling out.

I am so glad to have had this AA experience in my life. I appreciate more now. I appreciate wind blowing through my hair, being able to wash my hair with shampoo, and just simple little things I would have never appreciated it before. I am still fearful that my hair will fall out again, but I guess now I know how to deal with it. However, it doesn't seem like it is going to fall out again...I am truly blessed.

I really want to encourage others to try accupunture treatment. It may be costly, but if you want to try it, then I can help you getting the information. You don't have to be asian to have accupunture. Many people ask me this question. The accupunturist will know what to do. Just make sure you find a reputable one. Thanks for reading about me~!

By the way, all of you guys are sooooooo beautiful~!!!!
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia areata
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes

Comment Wall:

  • rj, Co-founder

    Hi, Chaeri. Welcome to Alopecia World! This is a great place for great people, so be sure to make your positive presence known. :-) - rj, Co-founder

    Jan 6, 2009

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Hello and welcome, Chaeri!
    How are you doing today?
    LeslieAnn

    Jan 6, 2009

  • Cheryl, Co-founder

    Hi Chaeri, I wanted to take this opportunity to welcome you to Alopecia World. I have been living with Alopecia Areata since 1991 and know full well the struggle it can be. I look forward to getting to know you. Cheryl, Co-founder

    Jan 6, 2009

  • Linda

    Hi Chaeri, welcome to AlopeciaWorld, what a pretty name!

    Jan 6, 2009

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    I am doing great! I am very happy that I can be of help here through my book and by giving support and advice!
    It sounds like you have a wonderful attitude and I am sure will be inspiring to many people.

    Jan 7, 2009

  • Eileen Simpson

    First of all thank you so much for this information and I do hope it helps others, and also I would like to welocme you to a great place to be.
    Quick story I know a gal at work who have AU for years now and she is trying the treatment also, I'ts not working for her yet but she remains hopeful.

    Hugs

    Eileen

    Jan 8, 2009

  • Salmezan

    Hi Chaeri, you're really pretty! I am so happy to hear that acupunture worked for you. I have already given up on myself, I haven't tried acupunture though but I highly doubt it would work for me. Hair isn't really a matter to me but my eyebrows are, it sucks having to draw them every single day!! :(

    anyway thanks for accepting my friend request. Take care and Happy New Year!

    Jan 9, 2009

  • JadeKiss

    Thank you so much for the advice Chaeri! You look great and it's great that you are with someone who loves you, hair or no hair. I will definitely look into acupuncture. I'm not at all worried about the pain, I'm willing to try anything!

    Jan 15, 2009