Thank you for reaching out.  I am doing well. I need to check out your book.

Hi Leslie,  I just found out I have lichen planopilaris and still in the grieving stage. I am still trying to reconcile with menopausal changes, glasses, body changes and now this.

It looks as if I need to find your book.

i am ok thank you. just very disturbed over my recent dx . thinking of purchasing a top hair piece that will cost about $650. are you aware of any reputable places on line that sells hair pieces {human hair} on line   cheaper

? thanks for any info you can provide

Hi LeslieAnn.  I'm doing a little better today thank you for asking.  I have seen your book but have not yet read it.  I will definitely have to purchase.  Thank you for reaching out.

Hi! I'm fine today! Thanks for asking=) I was reading your profile, so I think I will read your book soon=)

I'm actually Lesley Ann too....its a small world....I read your profile and I've sent for your book.  I run my own pet care business too, so have quite a few 'honoury dogs' that I care for on a daily basis.  Your little guys sound lovely...

Portland........I was there about 10yrs ago, just a flying visit with friends from Seattle, we came through on our roadtrip down to Oregon & Napa Valley........the book is on its way. It will be good to read.....feeling pretty down about it all at the moment.  Don't think I can go bald but plan to look gorgeous in a wig!

I ordered your book from Amazon as soon as I saw your post on here.

It really helped. I have read several sections many times. The artwork

Is amazing too.  Thank you for helping so many with your words and expressive art!

Hi Leslie, thank you for welcoming me. I read your profile and I am going to check out your book! You all seem very friendly :)

Hey Leslie :)! today i'm doing well thanks for asking. I have had alopecia since i was only 6 months old and this is the first time i am getting in touch with people who have the same condition as me. Your book really sounds interesting! thanks for welcoming me :)

Hi! I am doing pretty good however ChristiYahna is still having a bit of a hard time. I found her in front of the mirror the other day trying desperately to cover her bald spots with the hair she still has. She just kept saying "Stupid hair, stupid spots" it breaks my heart and I'm not really sure at this point how to help her. Any suggestions? I've tried finding her a local support group here in the DFW Texas area but so far haven't been successful..

Hi Leslie! Im good today, Thank you! Ive had aa for 31 years now. I know all the downs with depression, etc.. having to deal with this since the birth of my only child. I was 21 when I was the chosen one in my family to get AA. It has been an emotional rollercoaster to  say the least! I have been through years and years of steriod injections and all types of creams... I finally gave up and am now a wig wearer. I really dont look at it anymore as a WIG... it is my beauty accessory! It never does get easier to deal with this autoimmune disease, but life is just too short to let HAIR dictate your happiness. I look forward to reading everyones views about alopecia..

Hi Lesley thank you so much for your hello x Really not coping well at the mo as my has hair has just fallen out in the last 6/8 wks just hate looking at myself in the mirror. Ive been put on steroids to try and surpress the immune system so it maybe them making me feel so awful. There is not much support in the UK for Alopecia so at the moment feel very alone. I will look to buy your book today and keep reading all the comments put onto this site. Thank you x

Hi Leslie,

Thank you for welcoming me. I purchased your book and am awaiting its arrival. I notice my hair coming out in massive clumps in the shower and while brushing it. I had my boyfriend giving me a rough percentage of hair vs. not hair on my scalp. According to him, its 70% hair to 30% not hair. In this state of frustration, I am tempted to shave my head and revert to my headwrap ways. I am also currently using a professional shampoo/conditioner line named 'Bosely Pro' that claims to stimulate hair growth. I have yet to see a major change, but know that alopecia always ebbs and flows in terms of loss and regrowth. We shall wait and see what is in store!

Yes Leslie, I will certainly tell you how I like your book. I am a middle school teacher and am looking forward to the chance to finally sit down with a book to read at my leisure again. Thank you again for the support. 

Hi Leslie,

Nice to meet another Oregonian. I am new to all of this, and feel numb, or overwhelmed. I don't know what to do.

I was diagnosed with Alopecia Areata this month. With my birthday tomorrow, and the future unknown; I hurt, but I am not going to be a victim of this disease.

Your book sounds inspiring. I think I'll buy a copy for my birthday.~Take care

Good morning, 

Thank you for asking. Was feeling a little down today but thanking God for life. Nice profile. I will be buying your book. We'll keep in touch. God bless.

I found your book!! Can't wait to order it!

Barb

Good Morning, Leslie-

I bought your book last night, not realizing you were the author!  Looking forward to reading your story.

 : )

Beth

Hello, again!  I was just looking at your Bio, and you are beautiful!  Your book has shipped, so I should be reading it very soon.  Can you tell me the brand and "name" of the wig you are wearing in your Bio?  ~ Beth

Hi! Thanks :) I am doing pretty well. I am learning a lot more about being confident and am definitely feeling encouraged by reading posts and people's profiles on here. I'm glad I found you and will look into your book for more of your story. 

Hi Leslie Ann

Thanks for your response to my comment this morning. I feel very strongly indeed that the best support for a woman going through the frequently nightmarish situation that is FFA is from others who have experienced it.

My background is in children's services and I have used coaching techniques and so on. Would happily get involved in some sort of support service - even if it is only online.

Best wishes

Denise

Hi Leslie Ann,

Thanks for reaching out!  I feel like I have everything under control except the damned eyelashes!  Do you have any recommendations?  I've had eyebrows and eyeliner tattood on, but I'd sure love to have lashes.  False eyelash strips are so messy and such a pain in the morning!

Other than that, I've accepted my AU pretty well.  It does have its advantages :)

Nancy

Hello love!

Thank you for your comment, I really appreciate it. I only developed AU 2 years ago having lost all my hair in a short space of time (10 days). I haven't had any treatment as yet but  am starting cyclosporine tomorrow! :) xx

Hi, I'm feeling kinda low on the self-esteem chart.

Hey LeslieAnn,

Thank you so much for responding to my post. I have not been on AlopeciaWorld for a couple years now. I am just "coming out" and sharing my alopecia with the world after 50some years of being bald! Sheesh! What took me so long? =) 

I am truly inspired by knowing you have written a book for those like us! I saw another woman on here who has written a children's book. I am putting up a blog website very soon called creatingmyhappy.com. It should be up and running within a week or so. I plan to stay more closely connected with alopecia world in the future. 

Peace and Light to you, Lisa  :)

Thank you Leslie!  You’re beautiful too!