Alopecia World
Kristy
Female
Schaumburg, IL
United States
Profile Information:
- Relationship Status:
- Married
- About Me:
- I'm 33, and I was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata in the Ophiasis pattern in 2009, about 8 months after the birth of my daughter. I had some success with Prednisone initially, but once I finished the taper, my hair began to fall out again. My ophiasis pattern returned, and I also had one huge spot on the side of my head, and my dermatologist renamed my diagnosis "diffuse" AA, as it began to fall out everywhere, not just spots, and my hairline began to majorly recede. Had to stop Kenalog as too much atrophy of my scalp.
So at the beginning of October 2010, I shaved off everything that was left and had a HUGE burden lifted off of my shoulders. Two months later I was totally hairless...no lashes, brows, body hair, you name it, gone. I initially wore wigs out but was bald at home and around all my friends and family. I never hid my alopecia...I worried more about a wig falling off than being bald in the first place. I'm okay with being bald now and I go everywhere hairless. I got my eyeliner and brows permanently tattooed and I love it.
It is now August of 2010 and I've been bald for almost two years now. I have learned to accept the hand I've been dealt, and I now just hope to bring awareness and acceptance for all of us who have to deal with this condition. - Do you have alopecia?
- Alopecia universalis
- Are you age 18 or older?
- Yes - I am 18 or older
Alliegator
Hi Kristy! I am familiar with the Kingwood/Humble/Spring area! I currently live in the city in the Memorial area. I used to live in Spring/The Woodlands. I used to spend a lot of time in the Humble area too because I had friends out there. That is our nice airport! People also call it Intercontinental airport. We also have the Hobby airport in South Houston, but I like the other one better. Wow, you had 3 groups! That must have been nice. I think they are trying to get one started here. It is nice to talk to others who have experienced it. It is nice to meet you too!
Apr 4, 2012
Lexi
Welcome Kristy, brave girl, beautiful girl. Your picture #13 is me to a T.
I would not be as brave as you are. You also look very pretty in your long hair wigs....what kind are they, and where did you get them? Cost? Although I had a slew of tests at the dermatologist, no one ever told me exactly what was going on. Well, I guess, when I went I was just shedding like crazy, and hadn't lost the nape of my neck hair yet. Just diffuse. Hope you have a great weekend. Oh, I see Alliegator lives in your part of the world. Meet up with her, check out her page on wigs...it is soooo cool. She is very cool, and very nice.
Jul 7, 2012
Alliegator
Hey girl, It was so nice to meet you as well along with your family. I've been wanting to send you a message. Two sick girls, that is rough. I hope they are better now. They are both so adorable. I had fun meeting them. That is so sweet of you... thank you! :) Kim sent me a message. She didn't recognize me since when we met I was wearing a scarf on my head. Lol. We should meet for lunch or dinner one day. Or if you ever want me to show you an area of town, I'd be happy to do that! Have a good week
Sep 23, 2012