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Ernesto

Male

West Hollywood, CA

United States

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:: Single
About Me:: I'm 33, and recently in the last 2 months discovered a bald patch on the back right of my scalp. Since my hair is shaved down on the sides, it was pretty obvious. over the last 2 months, it has slowly grown. I have been receiving injections and they seem to be sprouting hair within in the patch, but the hair along side the rim of the patch is still falling out. I'm terrified :(
Do you have alopecia?: Alopecia areata
Are you age 18 or older?: Yes - I am 18 or older

Comment Wall:

John M.

Welcome to AW Ernesto. You're not alone in how you feel and you'll find others who can relate and help. Look around, there's lots of good info and stories here.

Sep 10, 2009
JeffreySF

Hi Ernesto,

Welcome to Alopecia World.

Jeffrey

Sep 10, 2009
Cheryl, Co-founder

Hi Ernesto, 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 11, 2009
John M.

I just ready your profile too, you're right, seems like we're on similar timelines here. In terms of staying positive, the first thing I realized is that worrying and stressing over it doesn't help it at all, and may actually make it worse. Secondly (if you read my profile), I've got a blood pressure challenge in front of me that's keeping my mind and spirit occupied. I'm making lots of good progress on that front, so it's, in an odd way, been helpful to draw on that progress. It's not easy for sure, everyone here will tell you that. I hope you can get to a point that you can just let it be for now. Hang in there man, and reach out if you need anything.

Sep 11, 2009
John M.

Hey Ernesto - thanks for the sentiment on the BP thing. No worries though, doing pretty well on that front. How're you holding up today?

Sep 11, 2009
Robert

Hi Ernesto

Thanks for the friend request. Welcome to AW.

I hope you find some help on here.

Sep 12, 2009
John M.

Ernesto, how are you doing man? I'm thinking you had a couple of good glasses of wine last night, and now up to a mellow friday morning. Am I right? :-)

Sep 18, 2009
John M.

Ernesto...what's been going on man? You've been a little on the quiet side...hope that's a good sign that things are on the upswing. Drop a line to let us know how you are. Talk to you soon.

Oct 2, 2009
John M.

Hey man, was starting to get worried about ya. But, glad to hear the absence was for good reasons! Sorry to hear that today was a worse day...I've had a few of those here and there. I'm doing ok, spotting more dark regrowth in my main spots. I've noticed some shorter hairs falling out in the shower (when I towel off), so I'm REALLY hoping it's not some of the new growth coming out already. Oh well, I can't do a dang thing about it. I'm also debating if I want to continue the scalp injections or not. Maybe we'll catch each other in chat soon. Take care for now!

Oct 6, 2009
MiNAH

do you have more pictures....would love to see the real you!
I like what you wrote..you can read some of my blogs...hope they can help too.
Don't let your hair define you...and don't let otehrs perce[ptions keep you from living your authentic life..being yourself.

Oct 8, 2009
MiNAH

Did you check my page?
Yes...Divorce Alopecia...& become you!
IT'S JUST A WORD....IT'S NOT SOMETHING WHICH SHOULD DEFINE YOU.

Oct 8, 2009
MiNAH

Some days are better than other days....but I go BALD...yes...& my son who is 26 thinks it's great.

Oct 8, 2009
kimberly dean

Hi Ernesto,
I got your comment about my blog and thank you also, cos I actaully have low self esteem and have had since before losing my hair so to receive all these beautiful compliments on my strength of character is very uplifting.
I have had a funny, weird day today, my mood's been a bit down and I should be sooo happy cos I'm in love. I would choose alopecia over depression, anxiety and OCD anyday. Hope you're having a better day and I will read your blog soon, my batteries about to go. Cheers, Kimba

Oct 9, 2009
Jennifer Krahn

Hey Ernesto,
Thanks for the add. I just wanted to say that you are a very handsome guy with hair or with a shaved head. Hang in there, life is too good to let it pass by. Embrace all the crappiness you're going through because once you leave it (which you will eventually) you'll never want to go back to that place and that's when you know you are living again...maybe with less hair, but with a stronger attitude. Stay handsome.
Keep smiling
Jenn

Nov 5, 2009
Jett Ramone

hey Ernesto, hope your day is going good... I will answer your email tomorrow AM... hang in there ok ! talk to you soon buddy. J

Nov 10, 2009
John M.

Ernesto, where've you been man? I know, you've not be coming here too much, but wanted to drop a note to see how you are. Hope things are going better than when we last chatted. Drop me a line and take care.

Nov 13, 2009
Jett Ramone

hey Ernesto, how are you man ? write me back soon ok, just wondering how things are going, and hoping you're doing ok ! J

Nov 17, 2009
JET

I just stopped by to say Hi. Have a great week.

-Jet

Nov 23, 2009
John M.

Good to hear from you Ernesto and definitely glad to hear there's at least some postives going on though. I've still got my regrowth in the center of the spots like you do, but also like you, some shedding here and there still. Any big plans for Thanksgiving for you?

Nov 23, 2009
Holly Follea

You still seem like Superman to me.

Nov 24, 2009
John M.

Happy Thanksgiving dude!

Nov 26, 2009
Lionel

Hey
how are you?
Thanks for adding me

Dec 2, 2009
Robert

Hi Ernesto

I saw a comment you left about you thinking that you were losing an eyebrow, but that you could be imagining it. I thought the same at one point and it didn't come to anything (and hopefully never will). I think that the panic that sets in when you have AA makes you see and worry about things that might not necessarily be happening.

Superman won't lose his eyebrows!

Take care
Robert

Dec 10, 2009
Jett Ramone

HI Ernesto, how are you ? I think you owe me an email :) how are things going ? J

Dec 18, 2009
Robert

Hi

Happy New Year to you too. Hope it's a better year for us all!

I'm still pretty much the same hairwise. I've still got a good amount of regrowth (with a couple of bits to fill in completely) so really happy about that. I'm still totally paranoid about my hair though. There's a bit giving me a bit of concern as I can't quite work out if a new patch is starting or if it's an older patch that's still to fill in. It does look a bit on the pink side so I'm fearing the worst, to be honest. Hopefully it's just an isolated incident as the thought of having multiple patches again fills me with a huge fear! I'm sure you can sympathise with that feeling!

How are things with you?
Robert

Jan 5, 2010
Robert

Hey Superman

Thanks for leaving the comment on my blog. How are things with you? I hope things have improved.

Take care
Robert

Jan 19, 2010
John M.

Hey Ernesto...where have u been man? I've kinda been MIA too, but really haven't heard from you in a while. How's life in the new apartment? Hope it's adding positive vibes to your recovery on the alopecia man. Drop me a line and an update when you can.

Jan 21, 2010
tommy

poo! lol

May 24, 2010
tommy

abit depressed but sorta coping! how you been?

Aug 15, 2010
Cristian

I am doing better. Thanks a lot man for your attention. How are you?

C

Aug 16, 2010
Kevin Woolen

Hi Ernesto
Thanks for the friend invite I hope all is well. I guess you will be going to the NAFF conference next year it in LA. I met some great people there at the last one. Stay in touch and don't worry to much its only hair. Bald is in and you're still superman.

Aug 19, 2010
Antony Ramirez

hey brot, good decision eh, nice to meet u, bald is the best option, now is the most common aspect for a man. God bless u!!!!

Oct 10, 2010