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A New "Do"...FINALLY

Hi Everyone!

When I first joined this group 6 months ago, at the peak of the "mess" that is alopecia, I promised myself and my friends here that as things got better, I wouldn't forget to keep posting updates and positive messages here. I remember ages ago looking in ernest for any story of regrowth, remission, etc. that would give me hope. Here's a brief one for the books...

  • 6 months ago, AA started with 3 spots
  • Over the course of 2-3 months, 3 spots…
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Added by John M. on February 6, 2010 at 8:54pm — 11 Comments

Alopecia got me good this time

About a year ago I'd say, I decided to finally do what I've always wanted to do. I was getting myself in shape, running for miles, eating healthy, taking the right college courses. On the ball, no I was THE BALL. So, me and my friend we're going to do it, we had waited till the next class came around to take it together.



It's a big commitment and I was ready. Oh hell yea I was ready, I couldn't wait for the discipline to come down and smack me hard across the face and get me in to top… Continue

Added by suzie on February 6, 2010 at 12:49pm — 8 Comments

The beat down

Ah some many things to talk about.



Grew up in an all white family, I am adopted. I don't know my biological parents, other than that my mom is dead. I grew up in a very small Catholic school community, taught by nuns, who had no problem tipping your desk over and grabbing you by the chin. Eh, that subjects old and boring.



My skin is dry, the tears trickling down my face burn. I speed down the four lane road, ducking and weaving through the other cars. He's different I… Continue

Added by suzie on February 4, 2010 at 5:56pm — 1 Comment

Why do my ears turn red and burn when I wear a human hair wig? Maybe I'm allergic to hair! lol Wouldn't that just take the cake! Anyone else get this?

Is it maybe the chemicals they use to process the hair? Who knows cause even after it's washed and have had it forever I still get this every time!

Added by Leanne Sam on February 4, 2010 at 11:27am — 3 Comments

No Hair Today, Hair Tomorrow?

So, it's been a while since Superman flew through Alopeciaworld. I kinda had to retreat for a bit. I have a new home, a new roommate, and basically new everything. A fresh start. And it's been amazing. My friends have been more supportive and loving than I ever thought they could be. What an amazing surprise when you go through something, and you realize how much you are loved and how much you mean to others.



Having said that, it's also a reminder that no one really knows what this… Continue

Added by Ernesto on February 4, 2010 at 5:04am — 3 Comments

Eyebrow advice...just about gone

Hey everyone....well it looks like my brows are quickly disappearing. I am trying to draw them on with a brow pencil but it looks really bad. Anyone have any advice or tips? I hope everyone is doing good! Thank you for any advice!!

Donna

Added by Donna DeHoog on February 3, 2010 at 10:46pm — 11 Comments

Very new to this Alopecia...stuff

Very new to this Alopecia...stuff.

December 13,2009 combing my hair to head to church I observe a missing clump in the part i usually have. The missing portion is the size of my small fingernail. Next day it is the size of a golf ball. Next day it is as big as a baseball..cripes whats going on.



Went to the doctor and learned a new word Alopecia.



Went to Joe Shmo the barber and he said he could fix it with a different style and we could do a comb-over.Told Mr. Schmo no… Continue

Added by Rick Seymour on February 3, 2010 at 2:34pm — 2 Comments

My first blog

This is my first blog post. I have decided that this could be a good way to say what I need to say....

So....the patches are getting bigger. I have decided not to have any more steriod shots, I would rather be bald and happy then hairy and in pain. My hair is falling out just in the back (underneath) so noone can even see it :) except me :( Is it bad that the fact that noone else can understand what I am going through because my hair is just falling out in the back? Honestly I wish it… Continue

Added by Allison Miller on February 3, 2010 at 2:22pm — 4 Comments

Dyeing Hairpiece

I would like to know if anyone has ever dyed there hair piece themselves? I really need advice or suggestions. Anyways I have a 100% human hair wig by WIGPRO. I really would like to dye it dark since the hair that has been growing back is dark as well and the wig is blonde right now, which is what my hair color use to be. I have an appointment today at a salon but am nervous dont really like taking it to people I dont know. Please all the advice would be great. If i can save the extra money I… Continue

Added by Laura on February 3, 2010 at 2:07pm — No Comments

Dotty's Inspirational/Motivational Reflection

"The supreme prayer of my heart is not to be learned, rich, famous, powerful, or good, but simply to be radiant. I desire to radiate health, cheerfulness, calm courage, and good will. I wish to live without hate, whim, jealousy, envy, fear. I wish to be simple, honest, frank, natural, clean in mind and clean in body, unaffected, as ready to say I do not know, if it be so, and to meet all men on an absolute equality, to face any obstacle and meet every difficulty unabashed and unafraid. I wish… Continue

Added by Dotty on February 3, 2010 at 12:54pm — No Comments

it's been a while...and another derm update!

I've been a little less active than I'd like lately on AW, but work has me crazy right now... they shipped me to Indiana for some GM testing a few weeks ago, then transferred me to a new store, so I had to move... I'm in my new place now, not quite unpacked, but wanted to drop a line to my AW friends while I can...



I went back to the derm today... on a good note, the biggest spot is significantly smaller now, and a few of my smaller spots are gone! I DO have some regrowth!! The white… Continue

Added by Callie on February 2, 2010 at 10:53pm — 1 Comment

Quick quotes to heal the soul

I know that there are a few people here who love quotes as much as me and these are just a few which I've found recently that I really liked and wanted to share...



"Braiding your hair doesn't make you beautiful. Wearing gold jewelry or fine clothes doesn't make you beautiful. Instead, your beauty comes from inside you. It is the beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit. Beauty like that doesn't fade away. God placed great value on it." 1 Peter 3:3-4



"Never discourage anyone who… Continue

Added by Carol on February 1, 2010 at 4:42pm — 8 Comments

My Success, Hooray! THANK YOU

I would just like to say, "Thank you!!!" to all of the amazing people on Alopecia World. I could not have mentally made it through my struggle if it were not for the stories of all the honest and brave people on this forum.



I had been struggling with hair loss for quite some time. At first I actually thought it was cool that it took only half the time for me to dry my hair! Little did I realize how severe it really was until I one day, I very clearly saw my scalp through my hair… Continue

Added by Amy on February 1, 2010 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

Oh No She Didn't...

Well I gotten some great responses to my blogs so the blogging will continue.... Ah yes a new adventure in my life everyday. A couple weeks ago I wanted to venture out and embrace the night life once again. The clubs are calling my name. No, no that's not right, I should the money is calling my name. Clubs are also known as fast cash. Compared to dead end restaurant jobs that for some reason I keep going back to.



I've been the secretary. The night time cleaning lady. Ice cream… Continue

Added by suzie on January 31, 2010 at 9:31pm — No Comments

Alopecian Adventures in Antarctica and Argentina

I just returned from a trip that my husband and I have been planning for a long time. I was out of Internet contact for most of the time, and I missed the AW community. I'd like to share a few moments from the trip, particularly some that involved my baldness. I've posted one photo on my page, and will probably put some more up eventually, as well as videos on YouTube of the wildlife.



Yesterday was the two-year anniversary of my shaving my head. I've been publicly "out" as a bald… Continue

Added by Mary on January 31, 2010 at 8:07pm — 10 Comments

The man who couldn't take a hint

In and out, costumers coming in, leaving, or walking through. I stare out the large window of the resturant. I probably have a look of great intense search for something. Yet really my eyes and nose are scrunched up merely because I want to see the snow flakes gracefully fall from the sky. "Hey miss, excuse me... yea you." Oh my bad, I quickly go over to their table and wait on them and remove thier plates from the table. Two guys about middle age I would guess, one of them slyly replies… Continue

Added by suzie on January 31, 2010 at 3:13pm — 4 Comments

Pregnancy and alopecia

so after trying for two years to get pregnant we stopped trying in november...

i found out i was pregnant in december... what they say is true! stop trying and it happens.

Well it came as a bit of a surprise because we were in the middle of selling our house and packing to move!



and i didnt realise morning sickness is so bad!



so many people have said to me that there is a chance my hair will grow with all the hormones and things happening to my body. so far i do… Continue

Added by Alison on January 31, 2010 at 5:10am — 6 Comments

Broken

Oh my dear friends, I am sorry I have not blogged in so long! I've been busy... blah blah what an excuse!...For that I apologize, but hey it's the best I got right now.



Right now, I am going to dig deep for a minute or so and really put some things out here. As you have seen my profile, I'm funny, witty, cocky, bold, etc. But I can feel it coming. I can sense it. It's right behind me, waiting patiently, ready to swallow me whole.For the last couple blogs where I've dabbled in here… Continue

Added by suzie on January 30, 2010 at 7:18pm — 1 Comment

Dotty's Inspirational/Motivational Reflection

"Courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness,heart, talent, guts. That's what little girls are made of; the heck with sugar and spice."

Added by Dotty on January 30, 2010 at 12:25am — No Comments

Dating with wig

Last night I went on my first date with a wig on. I was nervous and a little self concious, but it was fun and I felt comfortable pretty quick. Im not sure what will happen with this one, but at least now I know that my alopecia is not necessarily a roadblock to finding someone. I can meet people and date and be confident and that's a huge step for me. Every little step I take is another sign that my alopecia is not a death sentence. I can still do everything I wanted to do, and I can do it in… Continue

Added by Andrea on January 28, 2010 at 1:14pm — 8 Comments

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