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Attitude is everything

There once was a woman who woke up one morning, looked in the mirror, and noticed she had only three hairs on her head. "Well," she said, "I think I'll braid my hair today." So she did and she had a wonderful day.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and saw that she had only two hairs on her head.

The next day she woke up, looked in the mirror and noticed that there wasn't a single hair on her head.

"YEA!" she exclaimed, "I don't have to fix my hair… Continue

Added by Lindsay on January 25, 2011 at 7:53am — 8 Comments

A broken foot to go along with it!

So I'm still losing more hair, and definitely not excited about it, and on top of it, I broke my foot tuesday night!! I was walking down the stairs and tripped on my moms shoes she had on the stairs and fell 4 steps to the wood floor. Somehow I made it through the rest of the night with no problem, but then woke up wednesday morning in a LOT of pain with lots of bruises. My mom took me to the ER and sure enough, I broke a bone and tore quite a few things as well. So now I'm stuck in this space… Continue

Added by Tamara on January 24, 2011 at 10:43am — 7 Comments

Another "my story"

I went bald when I was four. As far as ages to get an incurable illness go, four isn't bad. I have photos of silky blonde locks, but don't remember what I lost. I think that's a good thing.

It's pretty much the usual story - bald patch, size of a coin, doctors, comb-overs, blood tests (I still have the toy stuffed cat the red cross people gave be 'cause I wouldn't stop crying for those.) We tried a bunch of stuff - herbs, massage oils, etc. I have to thank my mum, a GP, that she refused… Continue

Added by Georgia Gardner on January 23, 2011 at 8:23pm — 3 Comments

Genetics

Just found out today that an elderly relative on my father's family tree had diabetes like my grandfather did. Since they say alopecia is related to the genes for diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, I am getting closer to suspecting which side of the family to "blame!"

Added by Tallgirl on January 22, 2011 at 11:22pm — 3 Comments

Well as long as we're venting, let's discuss my shins!

What the hell do my shins have to do with my scalp?



WITHOUT FAIL, when my shins start itching, my scalp starts within the next day.



How could shins and scalp possibly be connected?



Who thought up this madness?



And what, praytell, do I do with a bottle of Desonide (that's still at least half full) that no longer works on the itchy shins? That doggone prescription cost US$62!!



Enquiring minds want to know,… Continue

Added by Angie P on January 22, 2011 at 10:56pm — 7 Comments

Do I have the right to be angry with my sister when I've asked her not to discuss her hair and she does anyway?

I've have diffuse alopecia areata. I'm trying to deal with it the best that I can, I barely discuss it with anyone anymore. Even though I am making baby steps, I am still very hypersensitive about it. I go through my ups and downs. My sister loves talking about her hair, something I just can't listen to. I've asked her MANY time that I don't wish to discuss her hair. I TRULY don't care about it. Well, she called me to tell me that she just got her hair cut. I told her that I really don't care,… Continue

Added by Heather on January 22, 2011 at 9:06pm — 29 Comments

Wig consultation #1...check!

Well I went today for my first consultation and it went better than I thought. The stylist showed me a couple different options before she got to the wigs(what I am going to be doing). Since my hair is continuing to thin and the lower half of my hair isn't really enough to wear with a topper, I have to go with a full wig which was what I was planning anyways.

I got to be a blond with a bob cut, a long haired blond, a long haired brunette and cousin it! LOL! I even looked like Shrek's wife… Continue

Added by Julie G on January 22, 2011 at 7:21pm — 1 Comment

I took the big step

I finally had the courage to shave the rest of my hair off.It has taken me a long time ,but after getting out the shower the other morning all of a sudden i said to my husband todays the day ,i am ready to take it off.I feel better now looking in the mirror i do have regrowth from steroid injections,and i am hopefull that my hair will come back. I feel that i have to look for the positive in all this turmoil, maybe god is teaching me patience, tolerance , kindness, to others? ummmm think i just… Continue

Added by clare majka on January 22, 2011 at 10:23am — 13 Comments

I miss my hair

Right now I feel sad . I miss my hair . I have some regrowth but not much . I guess some is better than none . Right now I'm not shaving my head because it is so cold outside. I'm hoping to get a wig in a few months but it seems forever away . Part of me wants to try to let my hair grow , the other part says just move on with your life . I always feel stuck ! I do not regret shaving my head . I did it to take control . I just miss my hair right now . I'm afraid of growing my hair out & it… Continue

Added by Mackenzie on January 22, 2011 at 1:06am — 6 Comments

Ottawa...Again!

Hey Everyone! I'm just looking for a way to get some people in Ottawa together. I've searched the site for people in Ottawa, but I know for sure there are far more people out there that aren't neccissarily on this site. Any ideas on how I can get the word out, I'm all ears!

Take care all,
Jessica

Added by Jessica Frankland on January 20, 2011 at 10:31pm — 6 Comments

My Naps

What is hair? Are we as women defined by hair?

Does your hair make you who you are?

Buying numerous products to be something that we are not.

Perms

Weaves

Jerry Curls

Hairr grease

The hot comb

What's the wrong with nappy?

Could nappy be cute

Could nappy be the real me

Bald spots

Your scalp itching

Getting burned behind the ears

Being told that you have bad hair

What is hair?

You see the truth is hair does not make… Continue

Added by andrea nichole bivins on January 20, 2011 at 5:27pm — 3 Comments

Letting it be and accepting me

So as many of you know, I have decided to stop my treatment and purchase a wig. I have spent the past 3 years trying different medications, injections, topical treatments to do what...postpone the inevitable? My hair has been getting worse lately and that was before I stopped my medications. I have tapered myself off of my aldactone and now my hair is just getting worse and worse. Good thing I have my appointment this weekend for a wig.



I just read the blog of "I am exhausted"(… Continue

Added by Julie G on January 20, 2011 at 10:00am — 10 Comments

I feel sick

What a pity....I just cannot accept the fact that I will no longer be a man with hair. Friends look me in a strange way so I feel more sick.I have to wear a hat to make me look normal. And I'm afraid that when the summer season comes,I'll have to put it off.I really don't know what to do..

Added by FooLing on January 20, 2011 at 1:48am — 7 Comments

Why hide?

I've noticed some of the advise on looking for a job. Some suggest you should wear a wig, but what about those of us who hate them. I've NEVER liked them for me. It took so much out of me to get to this level of confidence. I just feel like putting on a wig is such a fake version of who I really am. I'm more fearful of wearing a wig than sporting my bald head. I really can't help what other people are thinking, instead of asking. Why should I be made to feel so uncomfortable when it's clearly… Continue

Added by T.J.R. on January 19, 2011 at 4:04pm — 5 Comments

My cat bit me

I'm sure there is nothing to it but 13 years ago I was bitten by a cat. It was deep and made me feel sick. Within the next year I started to lose my hair. Is there a connection? Probably not but I thought I would mention it.

Paul DeMars

Added by Paul DeMars on January 18, 2011 at 7:00pm — 5 Comments

My very strange case

Hello Folks: I came down with an acute case of Alopecia about two years ago and it was clearly linked to extreme stress. First I lost my beard on my chin and then I progressed to HUGE bald patches on the back and sides of my head. About a year ago my hair began to return as I noticed that I was starting to lose my body hair. Now I have a full head of curly and bushy hair while I think I'm still in the process of losing my body hair! How weird! I was under the impression that once this… Continue

Added by John Killion on January 18, 2011 at 7:30am — 2 Comments

Short-lived excitement

So more and more bald spots are appearing on my head. That thick hair I put pictures of on my last blog, its not like that so much. The whole top is thinning out and I have small bald spots all around the sides of my head. Im honestly just ticked off right now and just done with this whole thing.

Added by Tamara on January 17, 2011 at 5:05pm — 22 Comments

Maybe it's the food we eat!

On my way to natural eating and removing the gluten from my diet. Today is my first day. I don't have much money until Friday, so I have to eat what is in the house. It's 2:00 pm and I only ate an apple and some cucumbers with olive oil and vinegar. I have a natural doctor, I just started last month with her. She gave supplements and some food items I should eat and not eat. I've been taken the supplements ,but eating what ever I wanted. I have notice an improvement in my hair. One of our… Continue

Added by Angie on January 17, 2011 at 2:30pm — 13 Comments

Hello my fellow beauties!

My hair began to patch during my first year of high school. Not alot was known about it then, but I do remember that funny word the doctor used......alopecia. It's been so long I don't recall if he narrowed the specific type down. I thought if I could only graduate from school maybe grown ups would be different. Not so! I decided about 10 years ago to shave my head bald. What a relief I thought, I had never felt better. I just didn't want to hide it anymore, and the weaves were costing more… Continue

Added by T.J.R. on January 17, 2011 at 12:13pm — 1 Comment

Hey Sweets. . .I didn't know it was your birthday. . .you know I love you and miss you. Cheryl Ann

Hey Sweets. . .I didn't know it was your birthday. . .you know I love you and miss you. Cheryl Ann

Added by Cheryl Ann on January 16, 2011 at 11:22pm — No Comments

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