Hello,

Visited with a new Derm yesterday here in CA. I didn’t technically go to see him for my Alopecia – I went to discuss my extremely dry, itchy, cracked palm on my right hand. He told me that I had Keratosis Palmaris, gave me a steroid shot and prescribed me some ointment. He advised me that although they weren’t connected in anyway, the meds may also help the Alopecia.



Naturally, I’ve been reading all I can online and have found a link between this and Alopecia called… Continue

Posted some pics tonight that are a few months old...things are much worse now. Thinking about seeing a therapist for an outside outlet. Anyone had positive results with this?

Thanks so much for all of your replies. Really helps to know that I am not alone. Just wish we all were closer! Have a great day everyone. :)

Many things have changed in my life over the last month been trying to take it all in stride. Picked up the synthetic wig I ordered yesterday & was very disappointed. When I put it on, it looks totally fake...want nothing to do with it, just want my hair back. Can talk to my husband, close friends and family yet they will never completely understand although they try...



On top of all the above, I'm really ready to make some positive changes in my life. Chill out on drinking, eat… Continue

I recently moved out to Southern California from South Florida. I left my friends, family...comfort zone in the midst of a massive episode of AA. My husband took a job transfer out here. It's gotten exceptionally worse since I've arrived. I've been trying to obtain employment in a very bad economy and really feel that my self-esteem (or lack there of) has played a big role in not finding work.



My question is, at what point did you decide to shave it off and get a wig? Did you find it… Continue