Nikki

Female

Nottingham, MD

United States

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Married
About Me:
My alopecia started when I was in high school. However, the patches were so small, and I had such thick hair that it was hardly noticeable. During college, I started having bigger patches of hair loss, but my hair always grew back. At age 23, my hair started falling out like crazy. 2009 was such a hard time for me. I was devastated. My hair went from being thick and beautiful to nothing. I had lost over 50% of my hair, and it was getting harder and harder to hide. I became so self-conscious. I had been getting cortisone shots for an entire year but decided to stop in February 2010. The shots did help somewhat, but I was still losing hair even the areas of re-growth. I purchased my first wig in March 2010. It's hard, but I'm trying to get used to it. I just really miss my hair. It was something that gave me confidence because people always complimented me on my hair. My hair made me feel beautiful. Now I am just trying to learn to be beautiful with my new hair. I hope one day that my hair grows back, but I'm not sure if it will ever be what it was. Acceptance of my alopecia has been hard, but I thank God everyday for my health and the many other things I have in life for which I am thankful. I feel that I have a good support system, but at the end of the day, I never really feel like I have someone who I can really connect with and who understands my struggle.
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia areata
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

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  • Nicole

    Hey Nikki, thanks for adding me. I was reading your story. Hope you're doing better. Wearing a wig is not the end of the world. It will get better. Eventually you won't be as paranoid with it. I started wearing them last November. I'm wearing lace now and no one has a clue. It took some getting use to, but I think I've figured it out. Anywho, if you need to talk, feel free to send me a line.

    Jun 28, 2010

  • Aspen

    it is doing good... I little spot under my bangs but it is okay How about yours comment me back soon
    Aspen:)

    Jun 28, 2010

  • Devin

    Thanks for the add Nikki I hope everything is going well for you!

    Jul 10, 2010