Alopecia World
Amanda
43, Female
WA state
United States
Profile Information:
- Relationship Status:
- In a Relationship
- About Me:
- I'm live in WA state. I've had alopecia since I was 4 (and after some interogating I found I should edit my "me" section.) It began with a self attempted hair cut. My mom had taken me to a stylist to have it fixed and she pointed out the bald spots. A trip to the dermatolgist dubbed me with alopecia areata. Later when I was about 8, a round of routine vaccinations caused my hair to fall out except for the couple patches here and there. I was almost bald but the hair eventually grew back and for a long period of time I would only lose patches. I've never had body hair, which in this day and age isn't a bad thing. People actually pay money for hair removal. I've never seen myself with eyebrows and in the last 6 months, I've lost the eyelashes on my right upper eyelid. I feel in many ways I've been fortunate, especially after reading so many of the other's stories. I did have the hair on my head though puberty and thanks to loving friends and family have always felt beautiful even when it gets the best of me. I have to say though, it's started to take a toll on me in the last 6 or 7 months. In addition to the eyelash loss, I'm losing more patches of hair.
I have to contribute my career choice in science and research to my experience with alopecia and hope to some day make great scientific breakthroughs. - Do you have alopecia?
- Alopecia areata
- Are you age 18 or older?
- Yes - I am 18 or older
Nachiketa Sanyal
Thanks so much for responding!
I'm also thinking about getting myself tested for gluten intolerance.
BTW you mentioned sandwiches and pasta.. would that also not be restricted in a gluten free diet?
Nov 2, 2011
Izzy
Thanks for the advice. I think some people are just emotionl like you said I guess Its not really a bad thing just means we have a really Big heart and care about alot of things.
Feb 27, 2012
Elaine
Nice to meet you :)
Apr 3, 2012