This message is for Willow..I'm replying to your post of May 29, 2008 regarding your friend who has universalis and had success with her steroid injections. I, too, have alopecia universalis for the past 3 1/2 years. I've been receiving injections in my arms and hips for the past year every 4 to 5 weeks with success as regrowing my hair. My doctor wants to only go around few rounds or so and stop thinking that if I just learn to relax and meditate I should be able to keep my hair. WRONG! He already stopped the injections once and it all fell out again. Restarted them and it grew back again. I understand there can long term side effects but right now my family doctor is monitoring me and things are going great. I don't want to stop them. I was wondering if there was any way you could find out your friends situation for me. How long has she been getting the shots for and if she is still getting them? I told him I was going to prove him wrong and find someone that has been getting them for years and is still doing great. I would appreciate any feedback from anyone if possible. Thank you!