Jennifer

Female

London

United Kingdom

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:
Married
About Me:
I was diagnosed with alopecia last February and have since lost all my hair on my scalp and my body. I am starting to get used to it but it still isn't very easy. I keep hoping that this will just be temporary but I don't have a good feeling about that. This is actually my third autoimune disease. I also have asthma and type 1 diabetes. I have two children, my son just turned 2 and my daughter is 4 and a half. I am originally from Montreal, Canada but I am married to an American who works for the US foreign service and so we move every few years. We are in the process of moving to London, UK.
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia universalis
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

Comment Wall:

  • Hugh

    Hi Jennifer,

    Welcome to Alopecia World!

    Hugh

    Mar 23, 2009

  • LouiseOxford

    Hi Jennifer
    Welcome to Alopecia World!
    A group of us meet in London occasionally, so perhaps we will get to meet you during your time here!
    Louise

    Mar 23, 2009

  • Brittney

    Hi, Jennifer!

    I don't even know the name of this hairpiece that I wear, but I'll find out. I've been going to the same guy for the past 6 years, and I don't even ask any questions anymore. We've seemed to work out most of the kinks, and he's amazing. I know some people on here wear the vacuum wigs, and such. Mine is actually adhesived to my head. I never take it off. I sleep in it, shower, run, I could do a back handspring if I wanted, and no worries of it ever coming off. For me, it works, because I'm not comfortable being out in public without it on. I get a new one every month. So the hair isn't too thick, which I think helps it look better, and not as "wiggy". And because I get a new one every month, it's alright if it loses a bit of hair. I blow-dry, and straighten it all the time without any problems. I'll ask the name next time I go in.

    Mar 24, 2009

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Hello and welcome, Jennifer !
    I know how hard it can be. I have had alopecia 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 let me know if there's anything else I can do!
    LeslieAnn

    Mar 24, 2009

  • Dielle

    Hey! As soon as you add me I will send you a message about the wigs.
    Dielle

    Apr 2, 2009

  • Heather L

    Hi Jennifer!

    I just wanted to say your picture looks beautiful! I know it is so tough and scary to lose your hair- but wanted to say- you sure can pull it off! I also have another autoimmune disease, Hashimoto's (hypo-thyroid).

    Very sad feeling to think about your body turning on itself- isn't it?

    so where is home when you are in the US? how do you like all the traveling? Must be such a learning experience seeing so much of the world! Travel is something I wish I did more....might have to work on that.

    Enjoy the rest of the day,
    Heather

    Apr 2, 2009

  • Heather L

    Jennifer,

    Hey- you will be in my "neck of the woods" I'm not to far from DC. Never have been to Vermont- but always wanted to go there in the fall. The pictures of the autumn leaves are always so breath taking!

    I can imagine it is a whole different feel to live in an area than to just simply visit. I have been to Sedona Az twice- the first just with a friend and neither of us had been there. The second time I was visiting someone who lives there- night and day! The places to go and experience with a resident was very different than just being a "tourist" You see so much more!

    I understand the insecurity from hair loss!!! It is so difficult. You certainly are not alone.

    Have a great day.

    Apr 4, 2009

  • Salmezan

    Hi Jennifer, thanks for the add! How are you? Sal xx

    Jun 14, 2009

  • Tracy and Amanda

    Hi Jennifer,
    How are you?
    Tracy

    Aug 21, 2009