Nikki

Female

San Diego, CA

United States

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
About Me:
My name is Nikki and I'm 23 years old. I was diagnosed with AA when I was 16. It has been a tough challenge to overcome and except. I have my ups and downs but try to stay positive. I have a very loving and supportive boyfriend of 6 years; and he has really helped me to get through the downs. I was receiving cortisone shots in my scalp for about the first 3 years of having alopecia. I discovered indents throughout my scalp after those first few years of recieving shots. Although the cortisone was masking the problem it was creating a new one. I realized it was time to stop the treatments. I have tried and experimented with multiple remedies and holistic approaches; none of which seem to be slowing my hair loss. At this point it's at the worst stage I've seen yet and I'm afraid I'm going to lose all the hair on my head. All I can really look for now is support. In the mean time I'm keeping my head high and the positivity flowing.
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia areata
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

Comment Wall:

  • Sarah

    Hi Nikki, I'm glad you have someone to support you through this, it's not easy. It's been an incredibly difficult road for me, but little by little letting people know, family, coworkers, friends, and trying to help them understand where I'm coming from seems to lift some weight off my shoulders. You said you're taking it one day at a time, and that's important, I used to worry so much about the future, and who would ever want me in their life looking like this... but it's pointless, tring to maintain and grow in personality, kindness, knowledge is more important than worrying about the inevitable. Take care!! Be stronger than you think you can be... I'm working on that too. -Sarah

    Feb 23, 2012

  • Alina07

    Hi Nikki,
    Thanks for the add and welcome to this site. Alopecia is a horrible disorder that takes away more than just hair and what makes it worse is that it's completely unpredictable. I just want you to know you are gorgeous and stay positive. If you ever need to vent or just talk you can shot me a message. :)

    Feb 23, 2012

  • Alina07

    I've only had it for 8-9 months so It fairly new to me.

    Feb 24, 2012