I was diagnosed with AU 1-1/2 years ago after my daughter was born. I've delt with bald spots all my life but they were always hidden so no one could tell. About 4 months after my daughter was born my hair really started to fall out. Then my eyebrows. And then the rest. I was on Prednisone for about 7 months and my hair did grow back - thick and curly! But the side effects were too much and I decided to stop taking it. Since then I've tried Methotrexate with no luck. Now I am trying to get used to having no hair. I am pretty open about it with friends, family and work but I'm affraid it could affect my children as they get older. I have and awesome wig (I actually get more compliments now then ever before) and an awesome hair stylisht here in Denver. I just have a hard time figuring out how to participate in some of the activities I used to enjoy - swimming with my kids, hiking, biking, exercise classes, etc.
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia universalis
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older
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How are you today? I have universalis, too.
LeslieAnn