Lauren

40, Female

Gilbert, AZ

United States

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Relationship Status:
Married
About Me:
I am 24 years old and a nursing student at Mesa Community College. I started getting bald patches at the age of 20 and was diagnosed with AA. I lost about half of my hair and then in all grew back. I now just get a few small patches at a time. I have 4 daughters. My 3rd daughter who is now 3 was born with a full head of thick black hair. Around the time she turned one she started losing small patches and I assumed she had AA like me and they would just grow back... however they never did. She went on to lose all of her hair as well as her eyebrows and eyelashes. So, she has AU and doesn't seem to care at all. I make her wear hats outside during the day so she doesn't end up with skin cancer and she absolutely loves her hats, she has dozens. I would love for her to be able to meet other girls who are bald because she gets so excited when she sees anyone whos "hair went bye bye" like her.
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia areata
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes

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  • Jeannine

    Hi Lauren.....You have a beautiful family. I have had alopecia totalis for 10 yrs and I have a 5 yr old daughter who I have been praying does not develop it. After seeing your pictures of you daughter, it has made me feel a lot better. THANKS

    Jan 30, 2009

  • sgomez

    Hi Lauren, sorry that I haven't been keeping in touch since you last went to our support group meeting. How have you been? I wanted to let you know about an event we are going to be having on July 19 at Big Surf for National Bald Out Day. Email me with your contact info so that I can send you a flyer with all the details. The entrance fee is being sponsored by a local business, so I hope you will mark that day on your calendar, and bring your family! I hope to be hearing from you soon. Take care, Sarah :)

    Jul 2, 2009

  • sgomez

    I hope you will be able to go. Yea, I know the sun is very strong in July! I plan on wearing a bandana or something too. SPF 50 will also be a must! email me with your info so that I can put you on my contact list. sgomez33@cox.net 480-332-4860.

    Jul 2, 2009