Angie P

, Female

Houston, TX

United States

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Relationship Status:
Single
About Me:
I'm trying to think of what to say about me. I'm not accustomed to talking about myself, so here goes:

I was diagnosed with cicatricial alopecia/lichen planopilaris in June of this year. I was prescribed Olux-E foam for the itching/pain which I am happy with at the moment. I was also prescribed Rogaine 5% which I am NOT happy with since the strong smell set off my asthma/allergies and it grew hair just about everywhere BUT my scalp. It cost me $75 to get my face waxed!! Bwahahahaaaa! I can laugh about it now, but maaaaannnnnnn three weeks ago I was highly annoyed.
Now, I'm just strategizing when to get out the headblade. My derm doesn't think I should do it since I still have plenty of thick hair on the back and sides, for the moment She actually suggested a perm. Yes, ya'll read it right, a PERM. I couldn't believe it either.
To me putting lye on my head so I can pull off a comb-over is out of the question, and I'm getting annoyed of hair being everywhere in the house.
So, the next logical** step for me is to get rid of it.



**I know, what's logic got to do with it, right? ;)

UPDATE: Got tired of the spots and shaved on 2/25/2011.
Do you have alopecia?
Scarring alopecia
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

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  • Theresa

    Hello Angie...I am your neighbor I guess, I too live in Pearland. Did the Alopecians in Houston every get together as a group? Very interested.

    Apr 16, 2012

  • claudiaclaude

    Angie: I love your pictures. Your hair before you shaved is pretty much exactly what mine looks like now, and I too have been relegated to wearing my dreads in a ponytail for years. I am cutting them next week! I feel a mixture of anger, sadness, fear, and excitement. Thank you for being here and sharing yourself with those of us with CCCA who are new to this journey.

    Aug 14, 2012

  • claudiaclaude

    Hi again Angie. I know what you mean about being ready. This whole journey came about because I was ready to change my hairstyle. I have been wearing dreads since 2001 and I have wanted a change, but once I was diagnosed with CCCA I realized my options were limited. It's hard--I think dreadlocks are beautiful, and they very much suit me, but sadly mine are no longer beautiful, or at least not up to their former glory. I have known this for some time. I have never wanted to be someone who was trying to hold onto my hair, which is why I have decided to cut them despite the fact that I could still probably cover my bald spots for another year or so. I haven't had straight hair since I was in junior high! That will be the biggest change of all, but I will see how wearing a wig goes before I experiment with being bald. Thank you again for listening and blazing a trail. :)

    Aug 16, 2012