Hanna

Female

Gdansk

Poland

Profile Information:

Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
About Me:
I'm 24, living with Alopecia for over 14 years now. I'm lucky to have a supportive family and a loving partner but it's still difficult being bald in this part of Europe.
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia universalis
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

Comment Wall:

  • Maryanne

    Hi, Hanna

    Welcome to Alopecia World. I've heard that being bald in Europe is particularly not easy. Do you know why this is so? It surprises me as I think of Europe as being so much more forward thinking than other countries. I'm in the US and it's not easy here either. There is a group on this site for Polish people with Alopecia, did you know that? Also, I was just a little older than you when my hair loss started. It was very hard at first--life changing--but now, over the years, it's gotten easier. Good luck to you! :)

    Sep 17, 2012

  • Maryanne

    Hi, Hanna

    Well, that's a universal problem it seems. Many people here and I guess everywhere don't know what Alopecia is. On the other hand, when I do tell people I have it more than half the time they'll tell me that they also know someone else who has it. Spreading awareness is important. That's why feel doubly better when I tell people I have it (something I never used to do until recently). It's helping me heal and I'm educating people about Alopecia. The National Alopecia Areata Foundation (naaf.org) is a very helpful resource if you want to check it out. :)

    Sep 18, 2012

  • LeslieAnn Butler

    Hello and welcome, Hanna!
    How are you today? I have AU, too.
    Leslie Ann

    Oct 2, 2012