I found out I had female pattern baldness last year, at age 19. I had been losing here for years and could not figure out why. I struggled a lot with finding out that there was nothing I could do to fix this when I was diagnosed last year. As time went on I was reassured by my boyfriend that he would love me no matter what and that consoled me. I started to think about it less because I knew my family and him would accept me regardless. Now, after 4 and a half years with him, he has broken…

Hi all - I was wondering if anyone was from the KW area - I am just experiencing my first bald patches that are fairly hidden for now - not even sure when to expect more - or if this is it. My GP was useless - read my diagnosis from a book and gave me steroid cream. My naturopath is adjusting my vitamins  - indications this is probably thyroid issues? I just want to connect with someone who is going through this - as I think that would be the best resource.

I have excepted this can…

Sasha mother wrote me and said:

"This is my gorgeous girl sasha aged 4, the way she handles her alopecia is inspiring and brave and makes me so proud to be her mummy.

My wee girlie is currently in a competition to be Once Upon a Tutu calendar girl on Facebook I am hoping people could please vote for my gorgeous girl.

To vote go to…

Hello everyone! My name is Grace and I am currently a Sophomore in High School. In my school, we do a lot of research, and this year I am doing an Independent Research Project with something that is closer to me personally and that I can relate to. I have Alopecia Universalis and have had no hair since I was almost 3. I was wondering if gender and the age that we lost our hair at has any correlation with our self-esteem. It would mean a lot if you would take the survey that I post below :).…

I have AU when people ask what this is I simply say my immune system doesn't feel that I need any hair. People often reply "no hair... anywhere..." and I answer "none". This results in a ration of statements like "you are so lucky you don't have to shave." No bad hair days for you, no hair in your moth when the windows open or you go on a boat. No worries about dying grey hair. No hat hair in the winter no sweat head in the summer or when you work out.

Well let me just say this... I…

I've used NAC for three months now and hair began to regrow...I will keep you posted over the months

It all started when i was 20 years old going to college everyday as any other student running for assignments, research papers and projects.Establishing and maintaining good work relationships is the key to a positive workplace and personal success- believing so i did participate in a lot of college activities which gave me a chance to be well known at my environment and have a wide personal network.

One day i noticed a bald spot on my head, it was not of a big deal back then, but in…

I was diagnosed with alopecia areata last February. All started with a patch and eventually I had around 7 patches.I had a lot,really a loooot of hair so even I had so many patches it was not visible.I started to use corticoid creams and although there was some growth it was really slow.I decided to have the cortisone injection and after two doses the hair start to grew really quickly.I believe the trigger was stress so I am trying to control that.At the moment most patches are completely…

Hello Everyone!

My name is Michelle and my 2 yr old was diagnosed with alopecia at the age of one. I was devastated I could not stop crying! I have two other family members who have it and they both have universalis and although she was diagnosed with areata deep down I knew it would turn to universalis and i was right because soon after my baby started loosing her eyelashes as well!!! I remember the dermatologist being so rude and cold when she told me my baby had this and all…

I have been battling alopecia areata since 2013. Through trial and error of many products and treatments I have finally found something that works and the results are unreal! That bad patch was the size of a dime in 9/2014 and grew to tennis ball size by 1/2015. Check out my page to see the before photos! These results were through the help of my dermatologist and a company with advanced holistic treatments that specializes in alopecia. 

NOW...Photo taken 8/2015. My patch that seemed…

Has anyone had any success with these vitamins? 

Fusion Chinese Vitamins. 'Women's Health' & 'Multi Vitamins' I'm also taking Hair Tonic from the same company. 

I have only just started taking them after seeing it on this news clip.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHSVFn_8A0w&app=desktop

For many people the root cause of alopecia is inflammation in the body. I have had several rounds of alopecia. I have had many steroid shots and used several medicated creams. I was lucky enough to find a holistic doc who was well versed in autoimmune disease and the inflammation that contributes to alopecia. It has not been an easy route but it has been very rewarding. I have a full head of hair. It's taken me about 4-5 years to get to this point. I follow an autoimmune paleo diet-no…

I haven't been on the site for quite some time. I see that in my profile I described myself as the mother of a 4 year old. Well, he is now 6. I just received a bunch of email notifications from the site, so I figured it is probably a perfect time to share my story.

I was diagnosed when I was 4--one bald spot and it came right back on its own. The bald spots returned when I was 12. By the age of 14 I had to get my first wig. Trying time as it already is, those adolescent years were…

I guess I do get insecure about my alopecia. The stares that come with the bald patches. Instead of asking, people just stare. I wish they would just ask.

I don't mind sharing what I look like, patches and all. But with people I don't know; it can be a little intimidating. I rather wear my hat, wig, or scarf.

I took a picture of my head to see how it was and hikers.

I have been looking for something like this for a long time, without knowing it.  I have not had the courage yet to do the shave...but it's coming. lol

I am looking to get to know either a nice man or a woman. Friendship is great and if it gets to be more than friendship that's fine, but, one step at a time. I am a very open and accepting individual, I don't judge. I am the kind of person that if it doesn't work or as a relationship I would love to remain friends.

I am honest and I hope you will be honest with me. I am here to listen and hope you'll listen to me.

I am new to Alopecia world! I am 24 years old and I first started experiencing hair loss when I was 21. I have female pattern hair loss. I first started noticing a difference in my part, then it became general hair loss all over my scalp. I have seen many doctors and had many test done only to determine there is no medical help I can receive. My dermatologist has suggested cortizone shots in my scalp. I am wondering if anyone has experienced these and what the results are! Thanks you!!