Marina

38, Female

Italy

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
About Me:
Hello world! I'm 24 and italian. Sorry if my english is bad....
I started losing hair 3 years ago. Before then, I had waist-long, thick, brown, beautiful hair. I study middle eastern dance, so having long, sensual hair has always been important to me. Now I'm treating my andro-genic alopecia with minoxidil, my hair loss has slowed down even if I have some spots and I can't keep it as long as before. My mum is almost bald, my father as well (but it has never been a problem for him!), so I am not expecting miracles from this therapy. Psychologically, the beginning was devastating... I felt like I was losing the most beautiful thing I had, as well as my youth. Every day I was crying because I wanted my hair back. Now I feel like I'm grown a little older. I know there is no possible going back. Sometimes I cry. Sometimes I think my hair is still beautiful, I am still beautiful. I learned to live with this issue, yet I haven't accepted it. I want to keep them long as long as I can, then I'll shave them.
Yet...Hey, hair is not the only thing I'm concerned about! I'm a student in Medicine, I love dancing and reading!
I'd like to meet other young people like me.
Do you have alopecia?
Female pattern baldness
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

Comment Wall:

  • rj, Co-founder

    Hi, Marina. Welcome to Alopecia World! This is a great place for great people, so be sure to make your positive presence known. :-) - rj, Co-founder

    Nov 26, 2008

  • Cheryl, Co-founder

    Hi Marina, 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 and we look forward to your input. Cheryl, co-founder

    Nov 26, 2008

  • Roger

    Ciao.

    Welcome.

    Nov 26, 2008

  • JeffreySF

    Hi Marina,

    Welcome to ALopecia World.

    Jeff

    Nov 26, 2008

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Hi Marina,
    I know how hard it can be. I have had alopecia for about 30 years. After I became the spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, a lot of women were needing my help and support, so I wrote a book called, "If Your Hair Falls Out, Keep Dancing!" It might make you feel better. Check it out on my page -- and let me know how else I can help.
    LeslieAnn

    Nov 26, 2008

  • Vicsta

    Hi Marina

    Just stopped by your page as I notice you have AGA.

    What kind of Middle Eastern dance are you studying? Your pictures are very beautiful.

    Vicky

    Dec 9, 2008

  • Vicsta

    Hi

    Thanks for the comment on my page.

    I did a little belly dancing. I love dance, but unfortunately I have some chronic health problems that make it hard for me to do it. I would like to do salsa sometime. I love music - Latin American and Middle Eastern and that makes me want to dance!!! It's good for the soul.

    Vicky

    Dec 9, 2008

  • Nini

    Ciaooooooooo!!!!!

    Come stai Marina? Well I thank you for accepting my invite. You are a beautiful young woman and with the support of your loved ones you will get through this. Every situation is different, but no matter what, our hair does not make who we are and by the look on your face, you will be fine :)

    Keep in touch!

    Dec 18, 2008

  • Karina

    Ciao...Marina!! Ti scrivo d Árgentina. Sono molto triste perche da un anno fa i capelli se mi cadono molto dopo di un terribile stress che ho avuto e molta medicina che ho preso. Tu come stai?

    Mar 18, 2009

  • Karina

    Escribis muy bien en español. Tu cabello largo me hace recordá al mio cuando tenía tu edad. Mis papás son italianos del sur. =)?¿Estás usando peluca?

    Mar 21, 2009

  • Karina

    Hola Marina...mi papá es de Basilicata y mi mamá de Cosenza.

    Mar 31, 2009

  • Karina

    Hola Marina..cómo va todo? Lo mio empeora aunque el dermatólogo insiste que es sólo estrés..no ssé como voy a salir a la calle y que decirle a la gente..y vos?

    Jul 6, 2009

  • Carlotta Sezzi

    Ciao Marina! Che bello poter scrivere in italiano! Non immaginavo che fosse così bello qui! Scrivimi un pò di te se ti va! Grazie di cuore per il messaggio!

    Sep 1, 2009

  • Tracy and Amanda

    Hi Marina,
    How are you? I love your pictures.
    Tracy

    Sep 1, 2009

  • Carlotta Sezzi

    Buongiorno Marina, Abito a Garda un piccolo paese sul lago e lavoro in grande Hotel a pochi km da casa. Mi occupo del reparto prenotazioni e convivo da 3 anni e mezzo con Luca. Tu che combini nella vita?Un abbraccio e una serena giornata. Carlotta

    Sep 4, 2009

  • Carlotta Sezzi

    O mio Dio!!!!!! Ma DEVI venire a trovarmi così possiamo chiacchierare un pò! Cosa studi di bello?

    Sep 4, 2009

  • Carlotta Sezzi

    Ti lascio anche la mia mail carlotta_74@virgilio.it per sicurezza...Purtroppo non ho sempre accesso al Pc e sono in atesa di una linea decebte a casa. In ogni caso teniamoci in contatto! Un abbraccio!

    Sep 4, 2009

  • Karina

    Ciao Marina!! Come stai!! Io continuo con i capelli, prego con recuperarli.

    Sep 14, 2009