hello n welcome,
well im new to this site to, ive only just lost my hair thro a sun allergy which caused the onset of alopecia, im still hopin my hair grows bak but i just have to hang on in there, i really hope u can find some answers for urself and u get the help u nd, there is great people on this site that ive spoken to already and makes me feel better, but its still very difficult for me to deal with, hope we can chat sn take care x

hey thanks, i know my friends dont understand either, i went bak to work this wk and because i wear a bandana people think they have the rite to question it, or joke about it, so ive bn quite upset this wk but just gotta keep goin on, people can be so insensitive for all they know u could some serious illness and they ask stupid questions, sorry i was havin a little rant there,
anyway hope ur ok, speak sn x

Hi Rebecca,
Welcome to Alopecia World.

Jeffrey

Hello and welcome, Rebecca!
I know how hard alopecia can be; I have had it for about 30 years. After I became the spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, a lot of women were needing my help and support, so I wrote a book called, "If Your Hair Falls Out, Keep Dancing!" It might make you feel better...you can find out more on my page -- and it's available on this site under "Bookshelf." Let me know if there's anything else I can do!
LeslieAnn

Hi Rebecca, how are you?

I am ok thankyou..
I am new to this too! But it is nice to find others who are going through the same as me!

Yes completely! I found it quite hard to go out when my hair first started falling out. But im not too bad. I wear wigs now as my hair fell out from front to back.

Yes it always good to be prepared, i hope you dont loose all your hair. I was angry more than upset, but now i look at it as it only hair and could be worse. I do get upset though and i miss simple things like washing my hair or just tying it up!
Hope your well x

Im ok thankyou... Thankyou for compliments! Um. i went to a wig specialist and tried on a few, the long one just looks like my natural hair so was so happy to find that one and the shirt hair is for work. I found it harder to find a short hair one i liked as i was so used to having long hair i didnt want to think that i has to have short hair, if you know what i mean.
is your wig like your natural hair or is it different?
x

sorry about online chat it wont let me type... Im not ignoring you!

Yes i was the same when my hair first started falling out only my close family and 2 of my friends new, until i got diagnosed then all my close friends people i see everyday new so they didnt get the "shock" when they see me. They are all brilliant and really help me, we all have a giggle about things but never in a spitefull manner. I found my mum found it harder than me. I guess its because you know there is nothing you can do.
Iv had people ask me if i have cancer, and people stare and now i just stare back at them to make them feel uncomfortable!
That is good when you go into a wig shop and it feels comfortable cos it is such a bit step.
My profile picture that wig is a plum colour but that wig isnt mine but i would like to get one that colour!
x

Hi Rebecca :)
Hope your doing well :)

I just thought I would say, that You look beautiful :)
seriously honey, you go for it girl.

Ever wan to talk you know where I am :)

Liz x

Hi Rebecca :)
I'm doing fine thanks, hope you are too?
Never feel alone sweetheart, I'm 18, but I've had Alopecia since I was 6, and I know that there's a lot more young people out there with AA too. Keep your head high, and keep going!
Ever want to talk, or just vent, you can always come to me, leave a comment or send me a message I really don't mind :)

Keep smilin' :)

Liz x