Hi everyone. I have been completely bald with Alopecia Universalis for almost 3 years. I have always read that the research indicates that if you have not had hair regrowth after a year of AU, your…Continue
I am a 42 year old female dealing with AU. I have had the disease/disorder for about a year and a half. I wore hats up until recently, when I decided to purchase a wig. I now go back and forth between the wig and hats, but feel more comfortable in hats. I live in a hot climate (Florida) and have difficulty with my scalp sweating. I hope to one day be able to go without either and be comfortable and confident.
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia universalis
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older
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Hi Tracey, I was the same. I was not there, but I knew where I wanted to be. It took me years to finally shed the wigs and cope with alopecia the way that felt right for me.
Thank you for the welcome Cheryl and LeslieAnn! I am so excited to finally have interaction with people dealing with the same issues as myself. Just yesterday I was struggling with whether or not to wear my wig because of the hot weather (I live in FL and sweat profusely when I wear the wig). I want to eventually get to the point that I can go out and about, and live my life without a wig, hat or scarf and be confident. It's a work in progress, and I'm looking forward to the support of others, and being able to support others, here on Alopecia World!
I wanted to welcome you 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 and we look forward to your input. Be sure to check out the “10 tips for getting the most out of Alopecia World” which include a few tips to get you started!
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Hi Tracey, I was the same. I was not there, but I knew where I wanted to be. It took me years to finally shed the wigs and cope with alopecia the way that felt right for me.
Thank you for the welcome Cheryl and LeslieAnn! I am so excited to finally have interaction with people dealing with the same issues as myself. Just yesterday I was struggling with whether or not to wear my wig because of the hot weather (I live in FL and sweat profusely when I wear the wig). I want to eventually get to the point that I can go out and about, and live my life without a wig, hat or scarf and be confident. It's a work in progress, and I'm looking forward to the support of others, and being able to support others, here on Alopecia World!
Hi Tracey,
I wanted to welcome you 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 and we look forward to your input. Be sure to check out the “10 tips for getting the most out of Alopecia World” which include a few tips to get you started!
Cheryl, co-founder
Hello and welcome to AW, Tracey!
How are you today? I have AU, too.
Leslie Ann