Hillary Howard

Female

Otis, MA

United States

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:
Married
About Me:
My 6 year old daughter was just diagnosed with Alopecia Areata and we are searching for support, understanding, and information to help her through this difficult journey.
Do you have alopecia?
Parent or guardian of child with alopecia
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

Comment Wall:

  • Tracy and Amanda

    Hi Hillary,
    How are you and your daughter? My 7 yr old daughter also has alopecia. This is a great site for support. I hope to be talking to you soon.
    Tracy and Amanda

    Aug 30, 2009

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Hello and welcome, Hillary!
    Just thought I'd stop by and see how you and your daughter are doing today.
    LeslieAnn

    Aug 30, 2009

  • Courtney

    Hi Hillary,
    Nice to meet another local. I don't know of too many of us around! If I can be any help or support to you, please let me know. There are not a lot of resources in the area for alopecia. Best of luck to you!

    Aug 31, 2009

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    You might want to look into materials to take to school. There's a free children's video just for that purpose, and written info too, available from the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, at www.naaf.org. Go to the bottom right of the home page and you'll find a place to click to get more info!

    Aug 31, 2009

  • Cindy

    Hi Hillary, my name is Cindy and I am mom to a 7 yr old girl with this condition. Welcome to AW. It is a great place for support. I wanted to let you know that I am started a support group here in MA that meets bi-monthly in Hopkinton. The kids that attend thus far have been 4-9 yrs old. The group is supported by the Children's Alopecia Project. www.childrensalopeciaproject.org. You can find my contact info on their website or feel free to email me if your interested in learning more about our group. We are having a Big and Littles Event in Boston on Sept 26th. Details are on the website, but if your interested in more info feel free to email me..How is your daughter doing?

    Aug 31, 2009

  • Cheryl, Co-founder

    Hi Hillary, I wanted to welcome you to Alopecia World. I can honestly say that we are a great community here and I hope you enjoy the time you spend with us.

    Cheryl
    co-founder

    Sep 2, 2009

  • Tracy and Amanda

    Hi Hillary,
    My daughter has had alopecia for 3 yrs now ever since she was 4. She is 7 now and just started back up at school today. She wasn't teased but alot of her classmates kept asking what was wrong with her hair. Most of the top of her hair is bald. She just has the back and the sides of her head with hair on it. She is going through a stage where she doesnt want to talk about it. She is keeping it inside which I dont think is good for her. But I wont push her at the moment, How is your daughter affected by it? I hope she is okay.

    Tracy

    Sep 2, 2009

  • Hillary Howard

    It's been a crazy few weeks- the two older kids are finally back in school and I get some peace and quite- sort of...Sophie is happy in school and we have had no problems with other kids questioning her hair. We had a few good weeks and her hair was growing back in all the bald spots. Now suddenly she is loosing a tiny clump or two a day. Luckily it is on the back of her head and isn't noticeable but we will see how it goes. We have an appointment next month with a doctor that specializes in autoimmune diseases. *fingers crossed*

    Sep 22, 2009