Lori D
  • 48, Female
  • United States
Share on Facebook MySpace
  • Blog Posts
  • Discussions
  • Events
  • Groups (13)
  • Photos
  • Photo Albums
  • Videos

Lori D's Friends

  • Joe Davis
  • Trish
  • Jeremy PIerce
  • Trina Berry
  • soniamarry
  • Devin
  • Juwanda
  • Gail
  • Pat Latina
  • Eric W.
  • Christy Cyphers
  • Sam Sam
  • Susan - Jon's Mum
  • Roslyn
  • Tracy and Amanda

Lori D's Groups

Gifts Received

Gift

Lori D has not received any gifts yet

Give a Gift

 

Lori D's Page

Profile Information

Relationship Status:
Single
About Me:
Young adult in the Northeast. I always had very thick hair, enough for three or four heads. I would often wish that my hair was thinner or that I had hair like someone else. I paid no attention when my scalp would itch like crazy AFTER my stylist would shampoo my hair 3-4 times. She urged me to go to the dermatologist and I just thought my eczema was "acting up" and didn't see one until about a year later when my hair started to thin out in the crown area. During an office visit, the dermatologist did a biopsy on my scalp. He called a week later to tell me that I had scarring alopecia, which meant that my body was attacking my hair and that my hair would not grow back. After, he told me that he would call in an prescription for cortisone that would need to be applied to the thin area twice a day after wetting it or come in for injections in the affected area. I never picked up the prescription and he sounded like the teacher in the Charlie Brown cartoons after the words "your hair won't grow back in that area".

I continued to color, relax and wear hair weaves and braids, which only aggravated my scalp and hair more. In 2006, I decided to wear my hair in it's natural state and I noticed that my scalp was less irritated and my hair was healthy. Did that stop me from wearing weaves? NO! In 2008 I started wearing weaves again and this year I relaxed my hair! I have very little hair in the crown area and my hair has started to thin more on the sides.

I am tired of the whole process! I want to shave my head, but I am afraid to because of what society may say. I wish I could go back and tell myself to be happy with the hair you have and listen to the people who are giving you sound advice where your hair and health are concerned.
Do you have alopecia?
Scarring alopecia
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

Comment Wall (19 comments)

You need to be a member of Alopecia World to add comments!

Join Alopecia World

At 4:51pm on February 14, 2011, Devin said…
Happy Valentines Day Lori!
At 3:32pm on October 27, 2010, Trina Berry said…
Lori, That's what I loved about the clippers as well. It hasn't been too cold where I live, but I've been walking indoors without hats since I first shaved my head. I just wear hats outside. Hopefully, you'll get used to the cold soon. :)
At 1:56pm on October 24, 2010, Jeremy PIerce said…
Thanks, I had no idea!!! Lol
At 12:51pm on October 23, 2010, Roslyn said…
It's ok Lori it took me two years to get "free"
At 7:11pm on October 20, 2010, Roslyn said…
Hi Lori thanks for adding me as a friend and congratulations on your new "freedom"
At 6:45pm on October 20, 2010, Linda said…
Hi Lori, welcome to alopeciaworld! Good for you on shaving your head, I hope it brings you peace of mind. Shaving my head was the best thing I did for my self esteem. Talk atcha soon!
LINDA
At 10:15am on October 20, 2010, Trina Berry said…
Lori, I'm glad to hear that I was such an inspiration to you. You were able to find those clippers, that's pretty great and it made the process easier for you that's even better!!! I just wear hats now... Keep in touch!!
At 11:21am on October 19, 2010, Trina Berry said…
Congrats on taking such a big step!!! How do you feel? Stay strong and encouraged!!!! :)
At 10:35am on October 19, 2010, Sandra Dubose-Gibson said…
Hey Lori. Thanks for the add. Congratulations on your personal project of liberation. Taking control over a painful situation shows us how much power we really do possess. And now you know the truth..... You are still beautiful. With or without hair. Some things you have to see to believe and your inner strength alone is a beautiful sight to behold! Rock on sister :)
At 10:39pm on October 18, 2010, Devin said…
Thanks for the add Lori, Congrats on the shaving, I just shaved my head two weeks ago. I hope your having a great week!

View All Comments

 
 
 

Disclaimer

Any mention of products and services on Alopecia World is for informational purposes only; it does not imply a recommendation or endorsement by Alopecia World. Nor should any statement or representation on this site be construed as professional, medical or expert advice, or as pre-screened or endorsed by Alopecia World. Alopecia World is not responsible or liable for any of the views, opinions or conduct, online or offline, of any user or member of Alopecia World.

© 2024   Created by Alopecia World.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service