Hi everyone,



I just wanted to introduce myself here. I'm Jennifer and I recently developed alopecia areata a couple months ago. I joined this site because it looks like a great support group. I'm only 17, about to go into my senior year of high school. I'm most nervous about going back to school because I left school not having alopecia, but will be going back with now noticeable patches on the back and top of my head. I'm also on a dance team in the fall seasons, and am nervous…

Just this past Saturday I had gone for a nap as I was quite tired, my hubby stayed up to prepare dinner then decided to watch a movie.As I woke up came downstairs my husband was walking into the kitchen and this commercial came on about hair or lipstick whatever it was i stood just at the ramp of the stairs and watched as my husband came out of the kitchen stared with an onion in his hand.I continued coming downstairs and naturally I confronted him and said you must find this girl quite…

In an effort to be authentically me, I began a process of going natural with my hair about five years ago. This means that I no longer get my relaxed. Initially it was great because my alopecia was in remission (if that's a correct term). Now that my alopecia areata has reared its ugly head again, going natural isn't as carefree. Alot of the hairstyles make me self conscious or don't turn out right because I am missing a significant amount of hair in certain areas. I have dabbled in wigs,…

Hello,

I read several posts about Alopecia related to Breast Implants and I think that my story is relevant on this subject:

When I was 29 I decided to get silicone breast implants and everything went very well with the operation and esthetic results. However, one week after the operation, I noticed a bald patch on the side of my head. I had always had long and nice hair until then and never once experienced alopecia before. I asked the surgeon who performed the operation if it…

Hi all, I was wondering what type of treatments, if any you guys have tried. I have only had thesteroid injections to no avail. What else is out there that you've tried?

As luck would have it my mother owns a beauty supply that specializes in wigs and hairgoods in Orlando, FL. Ever since I can remember I have been around hair salons, beauty supplies and hair goods.

I have seen many cases of hair loss among men and women. So when I saw a bald spot in the back of my scalp 2 weeks ago, I knew exactly what it was. I was bewildered to the why I had alopecia areata suddenly, since I am in my 50's and have no family history of it. However as far as my immune…

My body is starting to go through changes once again where I am beginning to loose the hair again...like my eyelashes. Not worried about my legs, that will just save me more time in not having to shave...lol But what is bothering me more is how my nails are becoming severely affected to the point where it hurts because they are sore. I have noticed the change in my nails within the past two weeks where the nail bed has become weak and my nails are breaking at the meat. I was reading on one…

WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ON INTERNATIONAL ALOPECIA DAY THIS YEAR?

A small get-together with friends? Lunch? Picnic in the park? Walk/run? Info table at a mall? Party? Check out the previous years' videos for ideas. Plan something small or large.

It's our day to raise public awareness and celebrate with friends. For those of you who've been wanting to try going out in public bald for the first time, THIS is the perfect day!

Be a part of this year's YouTube video slideshow…

I have been a busy bee these last couple of years. I started a federally recognized non profit organization for youth writers. I was laid off. I went back to school and completed the program with a 4.0 GPA. My first born graduated high school. Traveled out West for the first time last year and I will be going back again soon. Got certified as a Personal Trainer. Lost some weight. Hustling to pay bills off...it's working. Still married to the BEST man ever, he's so sexy:) Being mommy and…

I have a picture of myself on facebook bald as it is the real me of course, I went out on a night out of town and decided to wear my long laced front brown wig,my friend took a photo of me and I thought it was quite pretty so I changed my profile picture to myself and my brown hair, i"ve had many inboxes telling me they think i look prettier with the real me. Now i'm all confused because i read them and think maybe their right and then when i'm done reading i'll head to the mirror and think…

The realization that I really will have to wear a wig made me start crying uncontrollably at the wig store. The people probably thought I was crazy. The sales woman tried to console me but the tears would not stop coming. I absolutely do not want to wear a wig. It's not me and I don't care how natural it might look. It's not my hair. I think I will just cancel my trip to LA and stay in the house. I don't feel comfortable being out in my hometown, so I know I definitely won't feel comfortable…

I finally found good wigs after 20 years i'm so excited and they look so natural.

Hi All,

Just thought I'd write a little something today.

It will be 5 years tomorrow since I found that first little bald spot on my head.

Yes it's been five years since I first thought an ember of celebrating my independence had fallen upon me. Turned out to be Alopecia.

It's been quite the journey. It was so hard at first but with the support of my family, Alopecia World and NAAF I'm happy to say that with time and support it does get easier. Of course I still have…

How to handle dating do you tell guy 1st date you wear a wig?

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So, My boyfriend and I have been talking about getting married next year and the only thing that I am freaking out about is my head! He wants to marry as me (which is me wearing a bandana or bald). Although Bald would be ok if it was only him and I with so many people I want to wear a bandana or scarf or hat or something. So, looking for ideas for my head piece. don't want to wear a wig but don't want to look like a snow beast covered in too much white either. Please send pics if have ideas…

I left my poor wig on the seat of my car. Never do that . The back of the wig it a friz mess. Looks like it melted. I tried to revive the poor wig and put everything you can think of to bring it back from the dead.I live in Southern Utah area near Zion Park so inside the car can become like an oven.

I have not paid more than $45 for a wig and often try and buy them clearance. So I find I have several different colors. The problem is my husband can never find me in the store! Ha!…

Anyone heard, its been on the news lately of a company in minnesota that performs cosmetic transdermal hair replacement ( head tattooes) to ciover up thinning and hair loss. Has anyone ver tried this? Se3ems really neat and not too expensive....

Hello to everybody I am about to retire from the United States Marine Corps and have had AA since 1994, And have shaved my head since than I have finally had the time and opurtunity to get to Dermo. they put me on protopic and rogaine? ..made me laugh about rogaine a litte would of never thought of that.. i have not been a civilian in many years (over20) and i have no clue nor do i really care how the civilian population view people with AA guess i will fight that battle when I get to it ...…

Hi, everyone! I am 22 years old and a few weeks away from graduating with my bachelor's in nursing. I'm currently working on my practicum (basically, like an internship for nursing) at one of the hospitals in my area. Yesterday, one of the patient care technicians (this is a position below an RN, but still very important, of course) asked me a question. While I was answering her, she grabbed my badge and said "oh, this is when you had hair, and now you wear a wig." By the way, she said this…