Shawn
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  • Los Angeles, CA
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DNCB and sleep scratching

Started this discussion. Last reply by Reto Apr 23, 2010. 6 Replies

Hi everyone,Does anyone out there have any tips for dealing with the unconscious scratching caused by DNCB? I can refrain from scratching my head while I'm awake but when my eyes close I lose the…Continue

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Hi,
My name is Shawn. I was recently diagnosed with Alopecia. My case started this past November. I noticed a small coin shaped spot on my beard. Initially I was concerned but didn't think too much about it. I made an appointment with a derma, was diagnosed, then within a week I lost 60% percent of the hair on my head, all with the same coin shaped spots. It's been a couple months and I've shaved my head, though much of the hair is already gone. I just started a new treatment today and am hopeful with the new information I have. Sometimes it bums me out but I am so grateful that I am healthy and see myself as being more fortunate than many others. Don't get me wrong, I get insecure but I always eventually realize that it's not the Alopecia that will hold me back it's the negative thinking.
Best to all.
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia areata
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

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At 3:31am on April 24, 2010, Suzanne said…
Trapeze is definitely a great workout! I just discovered it about a month ago and I'm loving it. I've been under waaaay too much stress (obviously) and it's been a great way for me to just let everything go and have fun. After just 5 classes over the last month, I feel like I'm in better shape than I have been in years. Good stuff! :)
At 12:20am on February 24, 2010, JeffreySF said…
Hey Shawn,

This will be my 3rd Conf and my 3rd year with alopecia.
I promise it's better than Christmas!

Jeff
At 11:31pm on February 22, 2010, JeffreySF said…
Hey Shawn,

How are things going?
All is good here up in San Francisco.
Have you thought about going to the NAAF Conference in June? www.naaf.org

Jeffrey
At 1:53am on February 22, 2010, MiNAH said…
This style...is so becoming on you.
This look to me, stands out and always, always on some, looks so athletic!
At 4:59pm on February 21, 2010, Robert said…
Hi Shawn

I've never heard of DNCB. Good luck with it and keep us updated with your progress.

My dermatologists have given me steroid cream and steroid foam which seem to work well for me. After losing approx. 20% of my hair last year, most of it came back in December. I've done SO many treatments that I don't know what made it come back. Who knows, it may have came back anyway without any treatments. I'm not out of the danger zone yet as some small spots are still appearing. Facial hair loss continues too which is a total frustration.

Robert
At 4:41pm on February 21, 2010, Colleen said…
Love the pic! You have a great smile!!
At 3:25pm on February 21, 2010, Devin said…
Welcome to Alopecia World Shawn

I wish my head looked as good as yours shaved. I tried it once and my head looked like someone took a hammer to a bowling ball!
At 5:06pm on February 19, 2010, JeffreySF said…
I've heard of this treatment but never tried it.
I hope it works for you.

Jeffrey
At 2:41pm on February 19, 2010, Sarah McA said…
Hey Shawn,

Welcome to Alopecia World :)

Sarah
At 1:19pm on February 19, 2010, Shawn said…
Thanks guys. The treatment I started two Wednesday is called DNCB. Have either of you tried it?

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