claudiaclaude

Female

Philadelphia, PA

United States

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Relationship Status:
Married
About Me:
I am almost 35 and was diagnosed in April 2011 with scarring alopecia. Having a mother who started to lose her hair in her mid-30s, I was always worried it would happen to me, then it did. I suffer from scarring alopecia and have had burning, soreness, itching, and gradual hair loss for the last decade. This August, I cut off my dreadlocks which I had been wearing for 12 years since the thinning and receding were getting to be too much, and my dermatologist suggested giving my scalp a "break." I am wearing a wig now and contemplating what the future will bring.
Do you have alopecia?
Scarring alopecia
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

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  • Lori Van Decker

    Thanks for friending me! Hope you are having a great day!

    Aug 21, 2012

  • Julie G

    Hi Claudia! Thanks for the add! I am happy that my posts and my story are helpful! That is what AW is for! I wish you luck in your journey and I know that your day tomorrow will be filled with mixed emotions, but you have to remember that hair is just an accessory!! It doesn't make you who you are! Just choose to accessorize with a smile and happy heart!

    Aug 22, 2012

  • Alliegator

    Hi,
    Yes, human hair wigs are quite different from synthetic wigs. I know what you mean. Unfortunately, synthetic wigs don't last a long time. However, the shorter the length, the longer that you can make it last. Oh yes, definitely! That's why I created a group on here called "Wigaholics". They can be a lot of fun!

    Aug 27, 2012