WARNING: I'm about to overshare about my alopecia because who else will read this stuff??
I was diagnosed with alopecia when I was seven years old. There were sporadic, full regrowth periods -- some lasting as long as four years! -- but none since I was 19. I've worn a wig since 1999 and have not undergone any sort of treatment in the past decade.
Some advice I can offer, if helpful to you: I've tried semi-permanent tattooed eyebrows (horrible), microbladed eyebrows, and now use daily temporary tattoos. I've dabbled enough in eyeliners and eyelashes to have some thoughts there, too, if you want them!
While the 'blah' days still occur on occasion, I'm more acclimated to things than I was in the past. That being said, I have yet to fully balance the impact of this disease against its true irrelevance to my life. I want there to be more to me than just this disease, but its effect has been far-reaching. Maybe you relate.
I haven't had the opportunity to befriend someone else with alopecia. Looking forward to doing that here...so, hi. I'm Avi. :)
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2022: Maybe because of some pandemic re-wiring for me, I've started to venture outside without my wig and am adjusting again to the stares and reactions (ugh). That's brought me back to this community...and, of course, then Will Smith happened. :)
Hi Ramuk, 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.
Hi, R (I'm saying "R" cos you've changed your name - is that to protect the innocent?) and thanks for the friend add! Hope you're having fun on here (and practising at the bar.... mine's a pint). ;)
Hey Ravisha- The Buxton is suppose to have a ghost cat but I haven't seen it. It is a really neat place to walk around...the gardens, fountains and lights are nice. We get to Columbus pretty often... love the North Market and art museum. I like the gallery hop in the Short North but we don't get to that very often.
Cheryl, Co-founder
Cheryl, co-founder
May 31, 2011
Tiffany P
Jun 2, 2011
LeslieAnn Butler
How are you today? I have AU, too.
Leslie Ann
Jun 4, 2011
Robbi
Jul 1, 2011
Norm
Jul 2, 2011
R0BB
After ya get Norm's pint - I'll have a Ice cold Domestic LIGHT plz ...
Jul 2, 2011
Bruno Manuel Rocha
Jul 8, 2011
Katerina
thanks for the friend request and nice to meet you. :)
Kate.
Jul 8, 2011
Jasmine
Nice to meet you! I love the music on your page. Please email me if you every want to talk!
Jul 8, 2011
Tim Bowers
Jul 17, 2011
Katerina
Aug 23, 2011