I wanted to share a piece of my personal journey with Alopecia. When I need to work through things...I write. The process is healing.

Courage to Believe

Standing within a shadow of illusion

Not knowing my desir

A journey lacking fulfillent

A soul without the fire

Suddenly I realize what a waste of time

How miserable my world has been

Searching for reasons to understand

What haunts me deep within

Then I found the person within me…

Hey guys just wondering if there is any magical clinic in Australia that can do fake eyebrows and maybe even lashes that look real and last?

I have had alopecia for over a year now. I am a healthcare professional and encounter patients throughout my 12 hour shift each day. I spend the day assuring my patients that I am not sick and keep the moment light with a short explanation of AU. I have tried wigs and the most aggravating part that I cannot seem to get past, is how the hair feels against my face or when it gets in my eye. The wigs I have worn are synthetic and I was wondering if the real hair wigs felt this way. It feels…

I have lived with Alopecia Universalis since I was two years old. Without this disease, I probably would be a completely different person. I consider myself a little stronger, more compassionate, and less judgmental because of AU.

I am scared to show everyone who I really am though. I have hid underneath a wig for almost 13 years now. I'm not afraid to not have my hair on around my close friends and family, but I am very scared to walk out without it. I am trying to build up…

Hi everyone in Australia it's Aussie Day time to eat and be merry and to celibrate being an Aussie.

So, I was reading the book, "Wheat Belly," and it said that there may be a connection with Alopecia, along with other autoimmune disorders that are connected to eating wheat. I have gone off of wheat, just to see if there is any truth to it. I will keep you posted!

This is my wife's version of events

Hi my name is Ann-Marie, I am Katelyn’s Mum, a founder of BeBold in the United Kingdom.

Katelyn was first diagnosed with alopecia when she was only two years of age. At first her hair started to fall out in only small patches, but naturally concerned about her hair loss, we like so many others visited our local GP. We were very lucky to have a very supportive surgery and our Doctor quickly diagnosed Alopecia Areata. When I tried to find…

well, i was told i had alopecia areata when i was in the 8th grade. i was always the one with the longest, prettiest hair and losing my hair was honestly the hardest thing i ever had to go through, which sounds pretty selfish. i am now a freshman in college and i rectlenty shaved my hair because i went through a really bad phase of my hair falling out. i couldn't be happier with how things are going and how supportive evrybody is. even though, we have this devestating disorder God has a plan…

What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Stronger

Teenage stress is very common in high school; every teen has something that worries him or her, from a relationship to a final exam. At this stage in one’s life, everything seems so complicated, but there are some people who are faced with even more complicated stressors in their lives. A devastating illness in a teenager’s life can alter their persona and sometimes it may force them to unwillingly see life in a different way. I can’t talk for…

Hi People,

I have had AA for 20 yrs. It gets bad only in winter. Ive tried vitamin D, creams and rogaine.The fact is, I get it bad in winter only on my head. Im convinced that if i lived in a warm climate my problems would be minimal.

Do you have the same problem?

Peace to all

When we can't see: glasses or contacts.

When we need a lift: bra.

When our teeth break or get strange: braces, caps, whitening, bridges.

When a heart fails: stent.

When arches drop: shoe inserts.

To cover nakedness: clothing.

To not be animals: toilets, deodorant, condoms, houses, sweet scents.

To improve color: make-up.

So...why stress over wearing anything new on a head? Seriously! You've already agreed to the inventions of humans, so why not one…

Hello All. Can anyone please advise me where I can get a good glueless human hair wig? I am from Mauritius. So, I would like to have a reliable supplier nearest to me.

Has anyone heard of Revita hair growth and does anyone recommend it? My sister's hair stylist gave her a brochure for my mother (who has AU) about this shampoo made of plant stem sells and other stimulates that is designed specifically for those with follicular dysfunction. According to their brochure, it works but I just wanted to see if anyone else has had any success or disappointment before I try it!

Any advice is welcome! Thank you! :)

Just a bit about myself, I have had alopecia universalis since I was 16. That's almost 20 years ago as it was in 1995 that the alopecia struck. Stunned shocked dismayed - all theses words described me for the first 3 years. Then I decided wigs were going to be an accessory and things slowly got better. Not that that is going to be the answer for everyone, but ditching wigs-as-a-mandated part of the alopecian wardrobe saved my sanity I think. Oh i still buy and wear wigs when the mood…

Today my son in law turned up unexpected with a friend and because I only shaved my head 3 days ago I didn't run and hide I was proud to just stay as I was in all my bald glory. This is who I am and I have no shame about the way I look love me the way I am because I am still the same person. I thought I would never feel proud of being with out my golden main but you know what I feel ok if people see me like this now. And actually my beautiful son in law loves my hair this short I challenged…

So over the past 6 weeks I have been off college. During that time My alopecia has started and taken over.. to the point where I have had to shave my head. Its tough, crazy tough to get your head around and come to terms with. It takes time, support and self confidence. But I have done it. I have come to terms with my alopecia and the fact that I have no control over it. I don't mind that I have bald patches or that I have had to shave my head, that's me and I am PROUD to be who I am. But…

So after much thought I finally shaved my head ahhhh feels so much better and looks a whole lot better no scagally bits its all nice and even now a little cold but I can sneak in with the humans I don't look like something out of a horror movie should have done it weeks ago. New start!!!!!!

Hello all. As the title says I just want to express my anxiety to those who would understand most. I personally know no one with this condition and as supportive as everyone I love is, there is a part of me that feels they do not fully understand. My wonderful girlfriend and I are expecting a baby girl in early April. We are very excited and look forword to raising a child with all of our Love. My anxiety arises from a fear of passing along my Alopecia Areata and/or its related conditions,…