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Cheryl, Co-founder
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- Detroit, MI
- United States
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Woman with alopecia appears at London Fashion Week
Started this discussion. Last reply by Pat Feb 27. 1 Reply 2 Likes
OLUMIANT Alopecia Community Watch – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly!
Started this discussion. Last reply by cgreens Feb 6. 17 Replies 0 Likes
Do you wear a wig to blend in?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Emmi Feb 7. 27 Replies 1 Like
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- Married
- About Me:
- I have been living with alopecia since 1991. Throughout the years, I have had alopecia areata and alopecia totalis. My life is not over, so there is still time for alopecia universalis. ;-) I have had many ups and down and find that I always come out on the other side standing tall.
It has always been a given for me to reach out to others with alopecia. I just did it naturally. I became involved in our local support group in Montreal, participated in the annual conferences of the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF), and also served as president of the Quebec Alopecia Areata Foundation (QAAF).
Someone once asked me what I planned to do after I moved to the USA. My initial thought was to attend or start a support group in Michigan, but I eventually settled on the wonderful idea of creating Alopecia World with my husband, rj jones, who was my fiancé at the time (2008).
On a personal note, I like to blend femininity and strength. A woman can be strong and physically capable as well as soft and feminine. For a long time, I thought I "had" to be one or the other, and I had a hard time finding my place. Blending both is very gratifying, indeed.
I also like to keep active. It does not have to be extreme. It can be a bike ride, walking, painting a room in the house, or cleaning the garage.
In April 2008, I married rj, a very special man that supports me in my alopecia and is the catalyst and the great mind behind the research and design of this site.
Please feel free to "friend" rj and me: We would love to make your acquaintance.
Welcome to our world… AlopeciaWorld.com!
Cheryl Carvery-Jones
co-founder
AlopeciaWorld.com
"It's Hair Loss Support At Its Best"
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Do we need heroes like Jada Pinkett Smith?
Posted on March 25, 2023 at 11:00pm 2 Comments 1 Like
It's true, sometimes it's comforting to know that someone famous is going through the same thing you are, like Jada Pinkett Smith and Ayanna Pressley, both of whom have opened up about their struggles with alopecia. It's reassuring to know that you're not alone. However, it's important to remember that these celebrities are just people, like you and me. They…
The Power of AlopeciaWorld.com: Finding Strength and Encouragement in Like-Minded Connections
Posted on March 12, 2023 at 4:30pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Hey there, fellow members of Alopecia World. Today, let's talk about the importance of our community and what it means to us.
Living with alopecia can be incredibly isolating and challenging. But by joining Alopecia World, we have found a place where we can share our experiences, struggles, and victories with others who truly…
ContinueOlaplex hair products sued for allegedly causing hair loss and bald spots
Posted on February 21, 2023 at 8:30pm 1 Comment 1 Like
According to an article on CNN.com:
"Olaplex, a beauty brand favored by TikTok and Instagram influencers, sells hair products that dozens of customers allege caused “serious injury,” according to a lawsuit filed last week. Olaplex denies the claims, saying independent test results prove the allegations to be false."
'Nearly 30 women joined together to file a lawsuit against Olaplex on February 9, specifically targeting its No. 0 to No. 9 products. They allege the products…
ContinueAlopecian artist , Molly Tuttle wins 2023 Grammy Award!
Posted on February 9, 2023 at 8:01pm 0 Comments 7 Likes
The immensely talented singer-songwriter-guitarist, who was born and raised in Palo Alto, led her band Golden Highway to Grammy victory in the best bluegrass album category with 2022’s “Crooked Tree” on Feb. 5, 2023.
“Crooked Tree” is Tuttle’s third studio album. But, Tuttle has had a string of success at recent award shows. Beyond the Grammys, she…
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thank you Cheryl for your acceptation hello nice people
thank you for your beautiful smile
I would like to e-mail you my song 'Bald and Beautiful'. I write songs about bald pride.
Awesome Blog! Glad I found it and you are beautiful and encouraging.
I've been seeing a a dermatologist who is a specialist on alopecia at University of Colorado Health. He has had me on Methotrexate for 2.5 years and I have 75% of my scalp hair, eyebrows and eyelashes back. This drug has made a huge difference for me. Though there are side affects, I have felt that they are worth the risk.
Thanks, Cheryl, for uploading the animation, 'It's only Hair.' It is great to see what an active and supportive website you have developed.
Best wishes, Emma
Thank you Cheryl,
I would like to let the members know of something I have found useful in only the last several months. I have alopecia ophiasis (and have had occasionally nails come off) and was told from the beginning that it was unlikely to show improvement. For some 8 or so years, I went to various dermatologists in NYC hospitals. I had monthly steriod injections. Also for a short time, squaric acid to use at home. Finally after having been with one dematologist (having injections) she suggested Rogaine 5% and Fluocinonide 0.05%. I don't know whether to be pleased or angry that this was not mentioned years ago. Why? I have some hair regrowth in places that were completely bare. Also around the hairline I see some regrowth (mixture of dark and white, neither of which I am, but never mind). I can use the stronger Rogaine having had a hysterectomy some years ago. Being very fair I was not a candidate for laser treatment. Who knows if I had been given this much earlier whether the hair loss would have been far less. She has moved away so I cannot ask her but wanted to give this information to others in case it may be helpful to them. I use one in the morning and the other at night. It does make the hair look a bit dull - but that is a minimal problem. It is also cheaper than monthly injections. It would be wonderful if this could help others.
Paula
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