August 2012 Blog Posts (47)

More hair news on Gabby Douglas

I Didn't know how to get the article from Yahoo on to this website but everyone should try to read it. People should think about how lucky they are to have hair instead of this.
The article is called
Gabby Douglas gets a makeover, fueling more ridiculous debate about her hair

Added by You can do it : ) on August 16, 2012 at 11:01pm — 3 Comments

Update on my treatment and medication

Thought I would give everyone an update on my status incase it may help in some way. :)



It has been about 4months since I was diagnosed with LPP (scarring alopecia) and started my course of medication and treatments. They say that we have caught it early on, although I am at the point where I need to do strategic combovers and hours of prep to get my hair in an acceptable style. (I am pretty thin on the top of my head and can't do a side or middle part at all any more.)



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Added by Amanda on August 16, 2012 at 7:43pm — 2 Comments

Bratz beats Mattel to bald doll

And I noticed on the www.naaf.org conference photo album that the little girls got this doll there:

MGA's Bratz Dolls One-Up Barbie On Going Bald

There’s a difference between a true investment and a half-hearted effort. And this distinction is illustrated in the saga of the bald doll.

In January, cancer advocate Jane Bingham launched a Facebook page asking Mattel to introduce a bald version of Barbie to support children…

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Added by Tallgirl on August 15, 2012 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

Need help with fingernails

I am new to this site. I was diagnosed with alopecia eleven years ago. For the most part I was getting injections in my eyebrows but in the past year I have lost all the hair on my head and all eyelashes. Recently I have seen my fingernails deteriorate. they are brittle, with nail pitting. All of them look awful. I have been taking biotin since April and have not seen positive results. The dermatologist gave me cream but that has not worked. Does anyone have advice? I am very self conscious… Continue

Added by Sportsguy on August 14, 2012 at 3:04pm — 11 Comments

Being beautiful bold and bald and sexy!

Come on ladies you can still be sexy ,being Bald so get up and put some gloss on those lips and keep it moving...check out my YouTube video and I need some feedback please and thank you.

Added by Latina Sethman-Benthall on August 14, 2012 at 9:30am — No Comments

Help :)

For those of you who have significant others, I was wondering how did you tell them you had alopecia, how long did you wait, and what was their reaction? Thanks in advance :)

Added by Marieca on August 14, 2012 at 3:35am — 3 Comments

Going back to school el natual?

Well "summer" is over. My daughter was home schooled last year. She thinks she is ready to go back to elementary school.

We live in a time when openness or "coming out" is accepted. This summer she gained a great deal of confidence. Going to public places without a hat or wig. She wants to go to 4th grade without anything on her head! We did manage to stay in contact with some of her friends from previous school years. She is fine without anything on head wile playing with them at…

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Added by Alayna's dad on August 11, 2012 at 3:30pm — 14 Comments

Joanna Rowsell: I Hope To Inspire Girls With Alopecia After London 2012 Gold

According to BBC World News:

"Star cyclist Joanna Rowsell hopes to be an inspiration to other alopecia sufferers after winning Olympic gold yesterday. Joanna Rowsell (centre) has become a role model for girls with alopecia (Picture: AFP / Getty Images) The 23-year-old was first diagnosed with the hair loss condition when she was 10 and her victory alongside Laura…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on August 10, 2012 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Very sad today... and my mom

Hello anyone who might read this. Well, after several weeks of research, discussion, tears, and more, I have finally, finally decided what my first wig will be and confirmed my appointment to come in and have my head shaved and the piece applied. In a way, I feel relief--the anticipation part will soon be over and I can get down to the business of dealing with what it's like to be in this new phase. I admire you all who have been on this journey so much.

For me, one thing that is…

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Added by claudiaclaude on August 10, 2012 at 1:11pm — 4 Comments

Texas heat

Hope I am doing this right! I am Grandma with alopecia--a few years now. In San Antonio for years now, I would love to meet with others in San Antonio. See that I missed the early August gathering. Please keep me in mind for next one.

Added by Kay J. Dabney on August 10, 2012 at 8:30am — 4 Comments

2nd dermatologist appointment

This morning was my second appointment with my dermatologist. The first time I went I had one spot that was the size of a dollar coin and I was very frightened. The doctor wanted to give me a shot into my head but when I asked would they numb the area he said no thus I declined.I am TERRIFIED of needles and I do mean terrified. Why? Because my father was sick from my birth until I was 11 when he died and had to get blood drawn ALL the time. He talked about how painful it was after a while…

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Added by Jaz on August 9, 2012 at 3:30pm — 1 Comment

Alopecia cat nursed back to health is looking for UK home

“A cat with alopecia found starving by the roadside in the rain is in need of a new home.

William, a white Persian, is being nursed back to health by staff at the national adoption centre run by Cats Protection at Chelwood Gate, near Haywards Heath.

The 12-year-old was found severely underweight and in an “appalling” condition when spotted struggling to find…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on August 8, 2012 at 10:30pm — 4 Comments

Second post

Hello everyone. First off, thanks to you all who commented on my first post. I went away on vacation and saw a bunch of family, including many young nieces and nephews. While it was fun, I kept thinking over and over how this will be the last time anyone on my husband's side of the family will see me with my natural hair. The little girls loved playing with my hair and I was just so nervous about them making a comment about my growing bald spots. Thankfully they did not. But ack.. why do I…

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Added by claudiaclaude on August 7, 2012 at 11:00am — No Comments

Horses All - August 2012

I wanted to share with you all the recent article that was written about my alopecia journey and my love of horses. This was written in a western Canadian publication and available in all tack stores and feed stores.

Added by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on August 6, 2012 at 11:16am — 2 Comments

My wig won't fall off

So I came cross the wig grip and I don't need to wear tape who of thought! My wig does not move.

Added by Toni on August 5, 2012 at 1:34pm — 8 Comments

In my city

http://cincinnati.reds.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20120803&content_id=36054518&vkey=news_cin&c_id=cin Hair yesterday, gone today: Marty makes good Reds Hall of Fame broadcaster fulfills bargain, raises over $50K for charity

Added by RonaldStone on August 5, 2012 at 12:40am — 3 Comments

Alopecian Joanna Rowsell wins Olympic gold medal!

A Brisbane Times news articled states:

“When Joanna Rowsell's right eyebrow disappeared 14 years ago, an event that only marked the beginning of hair loss all over her then nine-year-old body, she could never have imagined feeling good about the experience that completely threw her self-esteem and caused her to hide under hats and wigs.”

“On Saturday night in London, the same person stood before the world as she was crowned an Olympic world champion. At age 23, bald…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on August 4, 2012 at 7:00pm — 23 Comments

My bald night out a major confidence boost!

Hey all.

Yet another small thing I feel like sharing.

I went out to a club bald. :)

like, no scarf, no hat, no hair bald, to an alcohol filled, too loud doof-doof music club. First time ever, and it was awesome.

I've been wanting to do this for a while now. I think clubs are fairly high pressure anyway, with all the guys looking to find girls, and the girls all dolled up so that they can find guys or at least look better than the other girls. I figured if I can be…

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Added by Georgia Gardner on August 3, 2012 at 8:42pm — 7 Comments

Eyes don't always see heart

Alopecia does make you a better person at heart i agree with that but it is a pain and brings many hardships to people's lifes especially mine and you do not know if people leave you or do things because of it. Walking around is horrible most of the time because people stare at you wondering if you have cancer and then if you talk to them and tell them they either feel bad for you or treat you different even if it feels to them like they do not they really do. People do not look into other…

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Added by T on August 3, 2012 at 4:00am — 7 Comments

First day with a wig.... time to shave

Yesterday was my first day with a wig, it was extremly uncomfortable. A really pretty front lace synthetic shoulder length dark brown. I guy at work said "someone whent to the hairdresser, Nice!". I should mention that last week I had a really short light brown haircut. So they don't seem to care or notice.

However pretty I looked I felt horrible, uncomfortable and just wanted to flush the wig down the toilet. But i couldn't because underneath was my horrible patchy unflattering…

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Added by Marinetta on August 3, 2012 at 3:31am — 2 Comments

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