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Dermatologist Appointment

First - Thank you for responding to me and sending me encouragement. It really did encourage me to know that I'm not the only one going through this. I don't really feel like I can vocalize everything that I'm feeling yet, and it helps to know that other people have been there. Thank you!!



Its been a little over a week since I noticed the first two patches...and holy cow this thing is moving fast. The three patches that I had in the back have all merged into one giant patch. There's… Continue

Added by Rachel on August 20, 2008 at 12:52am — 2 Comments

I'm told I never ask, so I will: I need help!

I seriously think that some people are just born unlucky - like me! Unlike most I was unlucky before environmental factors kicked in, I was adopted by the wicked witch of the west and was hers from day one. At least my adopted dad was something good that came out of this all but unfortunately he's been gone for about 10 years now. Beyond that I've had countless unlucky events, doesn't matter what it is! Now just recently I've been trying for a few years to get child support from my ex and the… Continue

Added by Carol on August 18, 2008 at 6:50pm — 12 Comments

i'm back...with a few thoughts/questions/etc =)

Hello Alopecia World!



My mini-hiatus is over and I can finally begin to (somewhat) relax. I hope you all have been well.



I finished summer school last week, which is such a weight off of my shoulders. My job has been progressing nicely and I've finally finished the layout and edits on this year's season brochure, mini-pamphlet, ticket order form and fall newsletter. So for this next week it's just press releases and postcard designs for me until I finally get to go home!… Continue

Added by traci on August 18, 2008 at 5:45pm — 2 Comments

I am 24 years old and was just diagnosed with AA. I knew someone in high school that had AA totalis but other than that, didn't really know much about it AA. I went to the doctor because I noticed a …

I am 24 years old and was just diagnosed with AA. I knew someone in high school that had AA totalis but other than that, didn't really know much about it AA. I went to the doctor because I noticed a bald patch on my head in a picture. I don't usually see the back-under side of my head so I didn't notice before. In the past few weeks, I've been losing alot of hair. I wake up to hair all over my pillow. I lose GOBS of hair in the shower. I lose hair when I'm just sitting at my desk working. You… Continue

Added by Rachel on August 15, 2008 at 6:08pm — 7 Comments

Letting go of the anger and why alopecia makes us sad...

Since I have some time on my hands before i get better and get a real job (just book keep and do shopping and stuff for parents business- a residential home). I can post a brighter more positive blog than the last one. I did debate whether to put that up because its the sad side of what alopecia can do to you; but if somebody reads it and realises to get help if you feel down then it was worth it.



I did have a bit of anger built up towards my parents because of alopecia and felt like… Continue

Added by carl on August 15, 2008 at 12:00pm — 5 Comments

I'm not Charlie Brown

“It looks good…you have a nice round head.” A nice round head? What the heck is that suppose to mean? My mind immediately equates my appearance to that of Charlie Brown, the round headed bald kid from the comic strip. Sigh…tell me I look handsome, tell me that the style suits me, tell me that I could be a male model…OK, the last one is a stretch but please, please don’t compare me with some inept, always depressed, bald headed kid with low self esteem.



My own acceptance of the… Continue

Added by Tony on August 14, 2008 at 12:02pm — 1 Comment

Right to Know...

Why do people think they have the right to know what happened to your hair? I mean, I understand family members and close friends, but not people you see while walking down the street or shopping or going to a movie. Why do people think they can come right up and demand "what happened to your hair"? Concern is one thing, nosey is another. It's like they stare, then they walk right up and ask, when you give them a flippant answer they are hurt. They never think about how embarassing it may be… Continue

Added by Linda on August 13, 2008 at 3:46pm — 14 Comments

"Sad" Mother

Hi all.

My mother is not taking my hair loss well. To be perfectly honest, she's an emotional wreck over it. It is not enough for her to know that I've adjusted to the fact that some day I might be bald and wearing a wig. It is not enough for her to know that I've managed to overcome my sadness. She says that she's proud of how well I'm taking it, but sometimes she finds it hard to believe that I can truly be as accepting of it as I claim to be. The truth is, I was depressed at first. When… Continue

Added by Alexandra on August 10, 2008 at 5:22pm — 2 Comments

Me and Alopecia

When I was 14 I found my first spot on the back of my head. I didnt know what it was and of course freaked out. My mom, knowing what it was (her half brother had Alopecia) took me to the dematologist and I was diagnost with Alopecia Areata. My hair kept on falling out, it progressed into AT. We tried ALL the treatments which resulted in alot of irritated inflamed skin (hurt like hell) and oh yes the 2nd degree burn on my head. It was a bunch of hoping and waiting and in the end being… Continue

Added by Casey on August 9, 2008 at 11:29pm — 1 Comment

Does anyone have androgentic alopecia?????

I have read so much on here and I cannot find if anyone has androgentic alopecia. Am I the only one suffering from this? I do not know what to expect and I am scared. I do not even know if it can change into something else! My doctor has so little to say and I do not know where to turn. What gives??

Added by Lisa on August 9, 2008 at 7:03pm — 12 Comments

Haircuts

I booked an appointment with a stylist who cuts wigs earlier this week and saw her this morning. I was planning on getting a new wig in the near future but don't quite have the money raised yet and with back to school and all, it's not going to happen for a little while longer. I had to cut down on the frizz my wig had though, it was looking real bad and I think most people can actually tell it's a wig. So we shortened it a bit and got rid of the frizz and I got my bangs cut too which is great… Continue

Added by Carol on August 9, 2008 at 12:15pm — 1 Comment

RE: Is there anyone that did not go completely bald??!!

Hi,

I was just wondering, I have read so many blogs and mostly they are all about people who are mostly all bald that have Alopecia Areata. Is there anyone out there that lost some hair but grew it back?! Most stories that I've read are really depressing to me. I went to see a specialist and they told me unoffically that I have AA. I have been losing for about 3 months now. I heard the stats. 10% of the 2% of the population go completely bald, but there is still 90% that don't. Where are… Continue

Added by Melissa Harris on August 7, 2008 at 6:10pm — 9 Comments

My story...

Well, I thought that I should share with you all about my alopecia.

I found my first bald spots when I was in school and I was 10 years old, turning 11. I had a ponytail and I scratched my neck, where I found a bald spot. I went home and asked my mom about it, and she told me that it was nothing to worry about and that she had a couple of bald spots when she was little that disappeared just a month after.

I dug deeper and thought that my hair was falling off because of my… Continue

Added by Jennifer M on August 7, 2008 at 2:49pm — 3 Comments

A quick question for any of you who could help!!

My dermatologist has had me on a medication, spironolactone, for 9 months to help treat my andr.alopecia. He said although it will not get back the hair that I have lost, it should stop any more from falling out. I do not believe that it is working at all. I wondered if any of you have tried this med. or if you know anything about it. Any info would be appreciated! Thanks!

Added by Lisa on August 7, 2008 at 8:55am — 7 Comments

I'm New Here! Here's My Story.

Greetings! Although I am not yet bald, I am sort of afraid (make that

terrified) that I will be eventually. For the past year or so my hair has

been falling out at a rather steady pace when I comb it. I went to

dermatologists, endocrinologists, trichologists, and gynocologists to try

to get to the bottom of this. One said that going on a birth control pill

might help, but I've heard negative things about the Pill (increased hair

loss, blot clots, no sex drive) and… Continue

Added by Alexandra on August 6, 2008 at 6:54pm — 5 Comments

No more shedding

Okay, I am not going to get my hopes all up but my hair has not shedded for 1 1/2 weeks. This is the first time it has stopped shedding for this long. (6 years since it began) I was using Rogaine about 2 months ago and I wonder if I am now seeing the results. I have used it in the past and I didn't really notice a difference so I am not positive it is the Rogaine. I started back using again just in case. About 6 years ago when it began the doctor said it was telogen effuvlium and that it… Continue

Added by Dawn on August 5, 2008 at 6:19pm — 4 Comments

Unusal problem for this site, but please help if you can....

So I'm sitting on the floor watching a movie with the three boys (including dad) on the couch, when my youngest son says "nice hair mom!" and runs his hand softly over my head. "I don't have hair" I replied and he responded "Yes you do" - that light brush over my scalp did feel kind of weird... I went to the bathroom to check it out and sure enough I have random, sparse hairs growing on my scalp, a few eyelashes and several armpit hairs (those I noticed this morning due to the poking… Continue

Added by Carmella on August 5, 2008 at 1:49pm — 5 Comments

Summer of Changes 2008

I have had a wonderful summer this year. My first one being officially divorced. I took my first (of many) summertime vacations , a chance to play and sit beside my pond. I started to wear wigs out all the time .I joined this wonderful site and no longer feel alone in my differentness. I have found a peace inside me that I have not known in over twenty years. A meddling occurred between my two selves and I was able to see my life in it's completness, no more swiss cheese memory. All the good… Continue

Added by Lorena on August 5, 2008 at 11:39am — 2 Comments

I know it's a long one, but please read. I need advise

So last month while I was in NY I decided to purchase a "lace wig" according to the website, this wig is different from a lace front wig although don't ask me how because I really don't know. Anyways, when they attached it (approximately 10 days ago) they told me that they were using the "sensitive skin" glue & tape and that with this combination the wig can stay on my head for up to 5 weeks. Of course I realize there are no guarentees in life, but I have quite a story for… Continue

Added by amanda~ on August 5, 2008 at 1:22am — 8 Comments

Wigs

So...I was researching wigs online and I found a web site called wigs.com and it seems that they have a nice selection. I just don't understand the difference between synthetic and real hair wigs. I know I want a human hair wig so I can style and wash it like normal hair, but I don't know where to begin. If anyone has any suggestions or comments they would be really appreciated. Also, if anyone knows a good website that sells human hair wigs please let me know.

Added by Laura on August 4, 2008 at 7:33pm — 3 Comments

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