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Was trying not to get too hopeful, but....

So I was sitting around watching tv last night and I ran my hand over my head (I love the way it feels shaved!) and realized the bald spots didn't feel so bald... I bolted up off the couch and ran to the mirror (haven't been looking in the mirror much lately) and lo and behold...not my whole head, but MOST of it is covered with a thin layer of white hair! Wooooo!!! Not like before with a white hair here and there...but actual white hair filling in spots! Now, it's hard to tell when it's white,… Continue

Added by Mandy on July 14, 2008 at 12:00pm — 13 Comments

With the darkness, comes the light!

I have to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support since I lost my eyebrows. I'm still pretty upset that they're gone, but I'm slowly getting used to it. I see what everyone is talking about now when they get annoyed at the slightest little things getting into their eyes. I thought my glasses would be enough to take care of that little nuisance, but they just seem to make things worse. And if anyone has ever lived in the South in summertime, you know that a more appropriate name… Continue

Added by kastababy on July 12, 2008 at 9:59pm — 6 Comments

Working with kids at a summer camp, and finding acceptance

I feel like I haven’t been on here at all in the last few weeks. It started with two weeks straight of work managing the pizza shop I work at as my bosses went on vacation and then needed other days off. I got through that and on the first day I had off I left for the summer sports camp I work at. The first week is basketball, which is now over, and the second is soccer which I leave to work on Sunday. I have internet access at the camp but I’m basically on duty from 7am to midnight so most… Continue

Added by Drew on July 11, 2008 at 1:18pm — 2 Comments

Oh the irony.. it makes me giggle inside

so i read a tid bid of Malinda Rode's blog today and i had another epiphany (did i spell that right?)



so this fall i am going to the Aveda Institute in Minneapolis for cosmetology. i have actually had this planned since before i lost my hair, and even though my hair is gone, i still want to go because hair is my passion..



anyways. so i have decided that first day of school.. NO HAIR! not gunna wear it. why bother? my wigs are so hot and i have tried so many and they are… Continue

Added by Amanda on July 9, 2008 at 5:47pm — 7 Comments

alopecia problems medication related?

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A few months ago I started losing my hair on my face, and two prominents patches on my head soon followed. Then hair disappeared on the top of one of my hands, and a patch from my neck and back soon thereafter, then a part of my eyebrow disappeared as well. White hair, though, was noted in these areas, and never did go away. Primary MD ran labs, everything was within normal limits. Went to rheumatoid MD to rule out and auto-immune ailments, which she did rule out. One doctor… Continue

Added by JIM DOWNEY on July 9, 2008 at 5:36pm — 8 Comments

Owner of a Lonely Heart

Just an update:

So I only wore my wig to work for a week. It was long enough for me to feel uncomfortable. While the new wig made me feel very pretty, I just couldn't stand the feeling of wearing it all day long! I'm away from home for 11 hours a day including my commute and by the end of the day it was just so dang hot and uncomfortable! So I've been wearing bandanas to work now. I feel so much better and more like myself this way. In a way I felt like wearing the wig was just not… Continue

Added by Mandy on July 8, 2008 at 4:15pm — 8 Comments

i know im beautiful, but i still have a problem..

so i have had au now for about 7 months.. i know my hair is probably never going to grow back and i am slowly feeling a little better about it every day.



but i still need some advice.



i feel so body concious around people who dont know about my condition and i dont know how or if i should even tell these people. i dont just want to be like "hey guess what? i dont have any hair." but at the same time when i meet new people i want them to know who i really am. im not trying… Continue

Added by Amanda on July 7, 2008 at 9:57pm — 8 Comments

Independence Day...

Saturday was my day of Independence, after having AA for more than 40 years, I decided to shave my head bald, thus freeing myself from wigs, weaves and haircovers. The feeling was exhilarating, it was a celebration of all that I am, especially, a "free bird". My 4 daughters, my son, 3 grand daughters and 2 son-in-laws were all a part of the celebration, each taking a turn to cut strands of hair from my head before my son, shaved it bald. I will post before and after pictures shortly. My bald… Continue

Added by Linda on July 6, 2008 at 2:03am — 7 Comments

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We are grateful beyond words that Alopecia World has come to mean so much to so many people. Not just the more than 1,200 amazing individuals who are now registered members, but also the thousands of…

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Added by Alopecia World on July 6, 2008 at 1:00am — 16 Comments

Down - but getting optimistic

So, I recently broke up with, for a second time, the man whom I thought was 'the one' - this time ... I completely blame myself. I won't go into details, but I acted atrociously and now follows the shame and the guilt that should.



Along with these feelings, of course, comes the kick you when you're down 'alopecia is a terrible thing to have' thoughts - you know - the feelings you get when you don't want to inflict your appearance on other people, and you can't seem to drag yourself… Continue

Added by Dominique on July 4, 2008 at 8:13pm — 1 Comment

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