Wow. I am truly honored to have been the first non-techincal person you have had an Internet conversation with!! However, if you would like a real laugh, I am a technical support specialist for a living!! How funny is that??

I read your comment you left for me today and found it to be very insightful, and very true. I had a conversation with my mother, who is just being my mother, and when she asked me why I don't date at all (along with saying the usual party line that I'm such a pretty girl that not dating is a waste), I told her I just don't feel like men would want me because I am bald. I don't see myself as pretty anymore, not like I did when I was a child. My brain knows that it is irrational, and I do have glimmers of prettiness sometimes, but I find that the older I get the confidence and self-esteem that I used to have is gradually slipping away. I truly value the input and experiences that older alopecians have had, because maybe in those experiences I will find something inspirational to help me adjust to getting older as an alopecian.

Feel free to leave me a comment anytime!!! Have a great day!!!

I wanted to welcome to Alopecia World. I can honestly say that we are a great community here and I hope you enjoy the time you spend with us.

Cheryl
co-founder

Hi Steve, and welcome!!! It always fascinates me to see how older alopecians have dealt with alopecia, and I am especially curious to see from your perspective if the treatments and knowledge available has changed much over the last 43 years. How were you diagnosed? How did your classmates treat you?? I hope you find lots of wonderful friends here! Your new friend, YoKasta