Alicia Duncan

Female

Waterford, MI

United States

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I've always had thin, fine hair. I used to be called, "Qtip" in high school because I had just enough to cover my head. It never really bother me much because I had so many wonderful friends who loved my Qtip head.
I've been thinning the last 5 years without really understanding what was going on. After tons of hormone checks, blood tests, etc. I have just diagnosed with Alopecia areata. It took awhile to diagnose because I've been wearing Prohair extensions so my hair didn't look as splotchy and patchy as I really am.

The interesting thing is that my mother has Alopecia totalis. However, she has lived with her condition in isolation, fear and much pain. My heart goes out to her in the deepest compassion. Alopecia has been paralyzing to her in some ways. I've decided to make this MY experience by reaching out, being honest and open. I hope to find healing within community and turn this into a rich, meaningful experience for becoming a more deeply compassionate human being. But it's still hard. Really, really hard.

So, that's my story. Thanks for establishing a community. I look forward to being a valuable member. :)

Do you have alopecia?

Alopecia areata

Are you age 18 or older?

Yes - I am 18 or older

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