Kara

Female

Charlotte, NC

United States

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:
Single
About Me:
I was just diagnosed with AA in April....on my mother's birthday actually. I have good and bad days...

If my alopecia is stress related the only thing I can think of that could have caused all this was my dog passing away last year. I can't believe that going through that could be causing me to lose my hair. I had never even heard of alopecia until the day I discovered I had a bald spot. I had no idea what was happening and still struggle with understanding and acceptance. I hope that somehow meeting people will here will help me down the road.
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia areata
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

Comment Wall:

  • lynne

    hello n welcome, i was to diagnosed in april so i know how u must be feelin, its bn really tough for me to accept and i still find it tough to get thro my days,
    hope ur gd anyway speak sn x

    Jun 9, 2009

  • Linda

    Hi Kara, welcome to alopeciaworld!

    Jun 9, 2009

  • eva

    hi new friend! :)

    Jun 10, 2009

  • Salmezan

    Hiya! Thanks for the add request! Sal xx

    Jun 11, 2009

  • eva

    i'm glad you found my blog humorous (sp?) because that was the point! the battle with this shit gets so old sometimes, ya gotta give it a little spin.

    so, you're going on tour hu? i'm gonna go ahead and assume you're in a band..? where you going?

    Jun 11, 2009

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Hello and welcome, Kara!
    That reminds me of how hard it was when my precious soul-mate cat died 8 years ago. I lost 20 lbs (and wasn't overweight in the first place). Anyway,
    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!" 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

    Jun 13, 2009

  • eva

    well that sounds like a fun little road trip indeed! i'm not too familiar with Phish myself, but any live music pretty much rocks my socks. and with the ex-factor to boot, hu! you guys doing that whole "staying friends" business or what? anyhooter, i hope your hairs been staying put lady cause at least that would make one of us!

    Jun 13, 2009

  • Tracy and Amanda

    Hi Kara,
    I know how you feel. I never knew about alopecia either until I discovered a bald spot on my daughters head. You will find tons of support here.
    Tracy

    Jun 15, 2009

  • Jennifer Krahn

    Hi Kara,
    Well, the hubby shaved my head once...that's it. Nothing has grown back. I still have stubble in some areas but for the most part, I think I'm still losing the rest. C'est la vie!! I know some people shave their head clean but I don't mind the stubble, It hasn't affected how the hairpiece feels. In fact, my wigs are wearing much better since I did shave the rest off. All the best.

    Jul 15, 2009

  • JeffreySF

    Hi Kara,

    Stopped in to wish you a Happy Birthday!!!
    How is everything going with you?

    Jeffrey

    Jul 17, 2009