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New wiggies and nerves

Hello all I has some more wiggies yay. I have bought a auburn bob today, it is very thin and airy so perfect for summer. Only £20 because they only had the one on display left as well which is cool. I've had a wig from this shop before and they last well for the price and look good, its worth the drive.

I go to Germany tomorrow and am glad I have some wigs to take. I'm sort of nervous about my hair as I'm going to see my exchange family from a trip years ago and the moms a hair dresser.… Continue

Added by Lyndsey Pitchford on July 1, 2009 at 12:52pm — 1 Comment

Happy First International Women with Alopecia Month!

Bald Girls Do Lunch recently created and obtained designation of July as the official International Women with Alopecia month. The first officially recorded event will be a July 16th BGDL dinner in San Diego, CA and Thea will also be staying on to attend National Bald Out Day (now called International Alopecia Day) event in San Diego.



So, Happy International Women with Alopecia Month, and…

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Added by Mary on July 1, 2009 at 11:00am — No Comments

i love you all!

yes i do love all my friends here on alopecia world! you guys helped me so much and because of you i acept myself! i learned im strong because of you guys!thanks so much. if you any of you want to talk or need advice come to me i would love to help, since you all helped me so much! i wish everyone who reads this the best of luck!

Added by Nikki Mans on July 1, 2009 at 11:05am — No Comments

What is the hair color of a bald girl?

As I consider big changes in my life – new places to live, a new job, making new friends, maybe a new man – this is the question that keeps me up at night.



It’s such a trivial thing, but I have to be prepared. It comes up. When I get a new driver’s license, I may have to check a hair color box. If I sign up for online dating, I may have to identify my hair color, so that men with preferences can find me in a search. If I meet friends of friends at a bar, I have to be able to explain… Continue

Added by panuelo girl on July 1, 2009 at 10:40am — 9 Comments

Vegas is not a place for wearing wigs!!!

Is there a perfect place to live to wear a wig???


Hate wearing wigs in this heat but man!!! Why isn't there a cure for this already??? I am sure the same can be said for aids, cancer and other things. It's almost 2010 and we are still in fossel fuel and no flying cars as I was told as a child that we'd be flying around in to work when I became an adult.

Anyways... I've vented enough. Going to look for the good things in life to be happy about.

Added by Tnabugg on July 1, 2009 at 12:22am — 3 Comments

No Estrogen

Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone has been diagnosed with estrogen problems along with alopecia areata? Went to the clinic last week to have my thyroid checked along with other blood tests. Got the results today..all blood work good but found out I have NO estrogen my level was zero. Just wondering if that could be the cause of my hair falling out?

Added by Katie on July 1, 2009 at 12:10am — 1 Comment

Acceptance

Today I went to the local shop that supplies wigs for cancer patients. It was a big step because I have come to accept that this is now my reality. I think the hardest part is knowing it is inevitable that I will lose the rest of my hair but wanting to hold on. I feel guilty sometimes because I hate what is happening, but I know my reality could be so much worse. I try to stay positive and remember that. I believe that repeating good statements and keeping a good attitude does become what you… Continue

Added by Becky on June 30, 2009 at 10:30pm — 2 Comments

scared);

carnival is coming up in my town. its a big event every1 is there. i love going on rides and talking to carnies( some are really nice!) i see everbody there and im horrified!!!! i cant go on rides, at least i dont think i can, because my bandana will fall off. thats got me down but im more scared about people asking me about my hair and worst of all im scared of someone pulling my bandana off(it has happened before)!!! i wont were my wig because i dont were it i perfer bandanas but can anyone… Continue

Added by Nikki Mans on June 30, 2009 at 8:11pm — 5 Comments

staring

wat is it with people fuking staring all the time, i have noticed it alot more this last 2weeks, it really does my head in, if they really wanna look why dont they look away wen i look at them, but no they keep bloody staring, hate it, i always stare bak at them but they r still so rude and keep staring,

i hope people dont do that when i have a wig as i'll get really angry and upset, i know people say to ignore them but its so hard wen ur tryin ur best to get on as normal and people treat… Continue

Added by lynne on June 30, 2009 at 5:49pm — 3 Comments

Wanting my family to be proud of me and not be a shut in

My boys are 18, 22, 24. I am 42. Yep, I was a young mom.

Last night I went out without my wig for the first time in 17 years. I am for the most part a shut in.

I have hidden myself from the world because of my shame.

I get panic attacks when I go outside.

But I have got better.

In the past I could only get out if it was about my sons. Doctors and so on.

Now that two live on there own i am scared. I am scared I will be a complete shut in when the youngest moves… Continue

Added by Char on June 28, 2009 at 4:05pm — 6 Comments

I'm Still Ok.

Hello everyone, I thought I would post a new blog since I got a couple of emails asking me if everything was ok with me since I haven't posted or commented lately.

I am happy to say that everything is perfectly ok with me. I still have a bald head and I am still having fun with it! The thing that has kept me from posting is my Fibromyalgia. With this disease I get what is referred to as "Fibro Fog"... this means that it's hard for me to concentrate and finish a project, even as small as… Continue

Added by Kristen Viveros on June 28, 2009 at 9:41am — No Comments

FML MOMENT...

So, yesterday I went to Math class knowing that I had a substitute teacher. He was really nice at first and then he started on picking on people to answer questions. He then points to me and goes "what is this young man?" I sit in a section of girls. And I didn't feel like dressing up to go to class, I never do, it's math class for Christ sake! So anyways, everyone in the class goes "huh? what?" like who is he talking to, because everyone knows I'm a girl. So I go, "Me? I'm a girl." And he… Continue

Added by suzie on June 26, 2009 at 4:14pm — 2 Comments

most horrible day ever

well today was one of the most awful days for me .. my neighbor is 18 she's really pretty has long hair shes just beautiful..

I love her to death but she's telling everyone omg look at Kayla she's lost most of her hair who would want to be around

someone who looks like her.. well now I wonder how people are going to look at me? after all that ... the way I see it is

you shouldnt judge a book by look at it's cover because its whats inside that really matters ya know

I ask God… Continue

Added by Kayla Adkins on June 26, 2009 at 1:43pm — 8 Comments

Shampoo & Biotin?

I am trying to figure out what kind of shampoo would be good to use...I still have three big spots and they are getting bigger! I have tried to start using milder shampoos but it dont seem to help at all? Also I have been taking Biotin 5000...Does anyone know if that will help? I have a little bit of hair coming in on one spot..but the others are still smooth as ever! When I start feeling frustrated and sad...I get on here and just read and it makes me feel better!

Added by Misty Boggs on June 26, 2009 at 3:13am — 2 Comments

Kenalog injections

Has any one gotten kenalog shots in the scalp for alopecia areata? If so did you notice MORE spots after getting the shots? I got the shots about 2 weeks ago and now I have 2 new spots

Added by Katie on June 25, 2009 at 1:13am — 7 Comments

Latisse for eyelashes

Hi everyone,
Has anyone tried Latisse for eyelashes? My eyedoctor is thinking this will help Lauren, who is loosing her eyelashes again. What do you think, any recommendations? Thanks very much-Nancy

Added by Nancy Schmelzer on June 24, 2009 at 10:16pm — No Comments

does it get any better

hi there im new to this site but would love to make some new friends i lost all my hair at the beginning of this year and i have to say i was devastated i have a few wigs now and feel ok about them still have my of days though what i would give for a bad hair day does it get any eaiser

Added by sharon levers on June 24, 2009 at 5:33pm — 6 Comments

regrowth

well every1, i have lots more hair comin in on my head, woo hoo, im so excited, its pure white and luv it, ha ha
i so hope its comin bak in to stay tho, i really miss my hair and want it bak so much,
i miss blow dryin straightenin and stylin it everyday, keep ur fingers x for me people, i will keep u updated with how its goin, bak to the dermatologist on the 6th of july so will see how things r goin then,

Added by lynne on June 24, 2009 at 5:17pm — 8 Comments

Am I still an Alopecian????????

ok, I have had Alopecia Universalis since August 2001....not a hair from head to toe! Last March 2008 I started methotrexate for my Rheumatoid Arthritis, and 6 months later (sept 08) my hair started growing back, I now have what looks like a cute pixie cut, and was able to stop wearing my wigs in April. I have to shave my legs again, I have almost all my body hair back except for under arms and bikini line( yeah) I have eyelashes (sparse) and eyebrows. I have on tiny spot of AA over my right… Continue

Added by Kim Culberson on June 24, 2009 at 3:23am — 19 Comments

Rogaine...?

So, what's the consensus on using Rogaine to help with regrowth???



My dermatologist recommended I get it because where my hair is growing back, I guess it's not as full as the rest of my hair, and just for regrowth in general. I have yet to purchase any due to financial poopiness, but I'm workin' on it.



Has anyone had fabulous and fulfilling experiences with it? Do I get the woman's Rogaine or is the Men's better? Is there crazy stuff in the Rogaine that's not so great for… Continue

Added by eva on June 23, 2009 at 3:56pm — 6 Comments

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