Lisa

Female

dayton, ohio

United States

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Relationship Status:
In a Relationship
About Me:
I am a 33 year old woman. I am self employed in the beauty industry, never been married and have no children. I am a happy energetic person, with a great circle of friends. I was diagnosed with androgenetic alapecia almost one year ago. I have always had a head full of thick curly hair until now, I'm still trying to get a grip as it is still disappearing. I figure if I reach out to those who are experiencing what I am, it could help tremendously. Sometimes I am lucky enough to forget about it during the day only to turn crazed upon being reminded when I run my hands through my hair and only half is remaining. I am unsure what hair will be left as it continues to fall out. I want my life back! Or, maybe a better one than I did before if I could just learn to accept and adjust to what is happening to me. I would love to say "it is just hair." ....but we all know better, that mantra just will not work!! :0 I am really thankful for finding this site as I hope it is a source of strengh for me and a place where maybe I can help someone else too.
Do you have alopecia?
Female pattern baldness
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes

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  • Ally

    Hi, thanks for the msg if you ever need any help regarding meds, or cosmetic options I'd be more than willing to help, I'm in my twenties and my alopecia has hit me hard aswell, I have spoken to a lovely lady called Pat on alopecia world who helped me a lot regarding cosmetic hair and there are lots of other ladies on this site who are so helpful, hope I can be of some help to someone else just give me a shout anytime x

    Aug 5, 2009

  • julie

    hi Lisa... I too have AA or so dr says from a biopsy.. did you get a biopsy? Mine started in 04 and i'm not bald, yet it just lays wierd, you know? Mine is hard to explain.. I pull it back and constantly analyze if the part should be that wide.. its awful.... is yours any better? My dr told me most women get AA by a certain age, although that should make me feel normal? I dont know anything anymore... I worry about it and am trying so hard not to but unless you are going thru it, you just dont understand. Did you see a therapist for it as I had to stop having no job and insurance. Guess I wanted to ask you what your dr told you about it, guess my dr said the same thing... You are SO SO pretty and you are a strong person. Just wanted to talk to you since you have the same thing I do... Hoping mine doesnt get worse, yet its been almost 5 yrs and I think if it were going to, wouldnt it already? have to practice rational thinking but i still worry regardless and i cant help it... hope you are feeling good today.. You have a friend in me!

    Sep 16, 2009

  • Donna DeHoog

    Hi Lisa! I am Donna! How are you? I know this alopecia mess is so challenging on a day to day basis. If you need to vent, I am here! Hope to talk to you soon!

    Nov 5, 2009