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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

Preparing myself

My hair is falling out. I am trying to wrap my brain around that. I, who have always had thick beautiful hair, may actually go bald. It's terrifying. My hair is my best physical feature. I really don't know if my already low self esteem can handle this.



So next weekend I'm going hat shopping. I always hated myself in hats. I'm looking for a baseball cap. Wind is not my friend. I need a cap to wear on weekends, to picnics and anything outside. I'm also going to try on other kinds of… Continue

Added by Carrie on August 4, 2008 at 11:30am — 3 Comments

A Little Random

So I figured out that German Blood is stronger than Alopeica. Even though I have had Totalis since I was one year old. I went last week for my first laser hair removal treatment. Even though I can not grow hair on my head arms or legs or even eyebrows. I sure can on my chin. And the fact that i am half black I cant shave it cause of theese stupid dark spots and bumps that develop. So after a year of research and dr appointments i went a had it done. So we shall see how it goes. I felt a little… Continue

Added by Jennifer on August 3, 2008 at 3:19am — 2 Comments

rj was published!

My man (rj) has an article published in a new book entitle "Our Black Fathers - Brave, Bold & Beautiful". You can find a copy of the full article here.

This is not the first time he has been published, but I think this particular article is close to his heart because it concerns the rebuilding of his relationships with his 3 daughters.



More than me…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on August 2, 2008 at 9:30pm — 2 Comments

wig wonderings.

I feel like I spend a lot more time on my hair than anything else in the mornings when I'm getting ready because I'm trying to find a way to style my wig so it looks "natural." I can't just leave it down all of the time, California is too too warm for that! My variety of headbands is wide and I have a hat or two to use on those days I feel particularly lazy. Maybe there's a way I can learn to do a quick style to go...I have my makeup routine down to less than 5 minutes (thank you, Tyra Banks!)… Continue

Added by traci on August 2, 2008 at 1:54pm — No Comments

It IS a Small World After All

So since I'm moving out of state, I've been calling everyone and making plans to see people before I go. So I just called the mother of a girl I used to babysit for since she was an infant. She's now 14 and I've stayed close with her and her family. I hadn't spoken to them since like Christmas time, so this family is about the only people in the world I had not yet told about my Alopecia. So I made plans to go see them Sunday. Before hanging up I said (to the mother), "I should prepare you for… Continue

Added by Mandy on August 1, 2008 at 2:28pm — 1 Comment

It is done.

I couldn't wait any longer. The house was quiet, children and husband asleep. . . so i decided to shave my head. I'm glad I took the time to do it alone. It was little more difficult (emotionally) than I thought it would be. My main concern how my daughter will react when she wakes in the morning. I already told her i was going to do it and she was upset, mostly b/c she liked to play hair dresser with what was left me my hair :) Anyway, how liberating. With the last clump of hair inthe middle… Continue

Added by Bigmama on July 31, 2008 at 11:30pm — 5 Comments

Sigh of relief

So, i did it. today i met with my director and told her about my AA and my plan to shave my head. Like i said before i knew she would be supportive but not knowing how she and my c0-workers would react still made me very nervous. She was fantastic!!! She told me i can do whatever i need to do to make myself confortable- hats, wigs, bald- anything. What a relief. With that under my belt I then found myself having lunch with some of closest work peeps and made a little announcement then. That too… Continue

Added by Bigmama on July 29, 2008 at 9:49pm — 6 Comments

Alopecia & Dating

I`ve become an expert at dating :P.I flirt, tease and know how to look sexy.Most times I manage to attract a guy`s attention then on to some action, the usual stuff but touching my hair"wig" is out of bounds and obviosly the guy would not know why my behaviour is so weird.Anyways I find it hard to take it on to the next level(deeper level) ie to be honest about my condition and open up,so i spent most of my teenage years avoiding relationships... until recently I knew I had to face my fears.I… Continue

Added by baldiegirl on July 29, 2008 at 5:55pm — 9 Comments

I need a friend

I don't know anyone else who has alopecia. I have dealt with alopecia outbreaks since I was about 5 years old and it has always been something that I have silently struggled with. I'm 23 years old now, and am currently dealing with it yet again. I really need someone who can understand what I'm going thru, just to talk to. I guess this is the perfect place to find that... I hope.

Added by Danielle on July 29, 2008 at 2:41am — 9 Comments

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