Today I wore Flo, my wig, and we had a blast!
I was so excited that those who did not know what I have been going through did not know that she was a wig. That really boosted my confidence today.
However, that does not hold a candle to the compliment I received today. I am really open about the AA. If anyone asks why I have on a hat I tell them that I have AA. Pretty quickly all the little old men and ladies at the retirement community where I work knew and most were really…
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Added by Val on December 2, 2008 at 6:30pm —
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A lot of people are looking for you on Alopecia World, but they may not be able to find you.
To make it as easy as possible for other members of Alopecia World to find you, please take time to do the following:
1. Complete your personal profile. Change its look and feel and add all kinds of…
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Added by Alopecia World on December 2, 2008 at 6:30pm —
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Please accept this invitation to “vlog” on Alopecia World.
Video blogging, or “vlogging,” is a form of blogging in which you discuss things on video, post it online, and allow others to respond to you by creating their own videos or posting text comments.
You can vlog about any subject you want as long as your vlog is not laced with obscenities, nudity, hate speech or other inappropriate material.
This means that you can choose to talk about alopecia or not!
We…
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Added by Alopecia World on December 1, 2008 at 5:30pm —
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Today I find myself feeling sad and weepy while my 6 year old daughter with Alopeica just loves life and enjoys doing all the fun things that kids do. Dare to tell her she needs to miss a day of school and tears start to roll down her cheek. Tell that I am not buying a webkinz today at the mall because she too many and her eyes begin to water. Tell her can't skate today because her skates are too tight a waterfall comes down her face. Tell we are out of paper so she can't draw and she gets sad.…
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Added by Cindy on December 1, 2008 at 1:25pm —
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What is the norm when it comes to what insurance will help pay for Alopecia treament. I have a five year old daughter and the insurance said they will not pay for any testing or treatment related to Alopecia. I am mad because she has not even been tested for anything yet (thyroid, lupus, blood sugar, celiac disease etc), and they are already giving us a hard time. I know treatment will be expenisve, and it is not like this is a fifty year old man losing his hair or something. We do not have…
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Added by Tammy -mom of Ramsey on December 1, 2008 at 9:22am —
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Well, I spent the whole Thanksgiving weekend from Friday night onward in bed with a migraine and scalp pain that has just been excruciatingly out of this world and left me totally incapacitated. I was going to wait until after the holidays to talk to Todd about cutting off all my hair again, because that has been the only way I have been able to control both the scalp pain and the migraines, but this weekend left me no other choice but to bring it up. The moment I mentioned it to him, Todd said…
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Added by kastababy on December 1, 2008 at 6:56am —
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really wish some of you pretty girls lived near me.
Added by brian kirchman on November 30, 2008 at 11:05pm —
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If it weren't for the fact that I agreed to let my hair grow back in because Todd asked me to, I would be sitting here enjoying a bald head, free of irritation, inflammation, and all around discomfort because I can't stand how having hair on my head feels -- it's hot, itchy, and I'm too lazy to spend the time styling it when it does finally grow out enough to do anything with it.
I'm going to wait til after the holidays, then Todd and i will have the discussion again about taking it…
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Added by kastababy on November 29, 2008 at 2:00pm —
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Not sure if I've got this blog thing figured ,but here it goes...
I was curious about AU and AT I've lost almost all my hair and my brows were falling out. The story behind that, is advice from an allergy specialist. I have intestinal problems so on my last visit to my gastro Doc he says "Have you changed your hair." I smiled and told him whats been happening. He immediately refered me to an allergy specialist.
On my visit with this Doctor, she explained that 40% of alopecia…
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Added by Amber Lounder on November 28, 2008 at 10:30pm —
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Winter is here. As the temperature has dropped I have appreciated more then ever that I have had virtually full re-growth. My hair is now cut to a number 3 and has grown back all over my head apart from a small patch on the left side. I say that but did it not grow back completely and then it has it fallen out again? I’m not sure. There is also a slight shortage of hair over my ears on both sides but compared to how it was before I shaved my head last year it is brilliant and so warm compared…
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Added by Ray on November 28, 2008 at 4:00am —
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Since it's Thanksgiving I decided that giving thanks was in order. I have so much to be thankful for!
- my wonderful family that has been by my side and helped me so much. Specifically my mom who has listened to me cry and shaved my head when I asked her to.
- the opportunity I have to go to college. I am so happy that I live in a country that allows me to pursue my education and allows me to do and become anything that I want.
- this wonderful country - I can't even imagine…
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Added by Val on November 27, 2008 at 10:00pm —
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Added by Dotty on November 27, 2008 at 11:54am —
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Hello Friends,
As you might know I am writing a few Christmas Carrols with an Alopecia Twist. Refer to a post a week back. Carrols across Alopecia World. My first entry was based on the Twelve Days of Christmas here's my second song of the season.
Don't cry for me Alopecia
The truth is I never loved you
All through my wild days
My mad existence
I kept my promise
Dont keep your distance
Added by JeffreySF on November 26, 2008 at 11:44pm —
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ok so i was talking with tommy (and gasping for breath) read on and u will know y. the dude frickin cracks me up. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM IF U DONT READ THE IM::
leighbaby1995 (10:37:05 PM): lol. but if she does tell me whether or not she does, im not telling u
leighbaby1995 (10:37:30 PM): you will know if its yes or no
boodwarski (10:38:12 PM): ok...
leighbaby1995 (10:38:18 PM): just trust me
boodwarski (10:38:27 PM): with wat?
leighbaby1995…
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Added by Courtney on November 26, 2008 at 11:36pm —
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Everyone,
I went to HCK (hair club for kids) to take off my glued on wig. my mom, gramma, and sisters were there waitin to see what my head looked like. I have never been completely bald and ya know what, i dont think ill EVER be! There is like regrowth in everyyyy spot on my head. some of it i just cant believe how long it is and then yet, some is just "peach fuzz". when i went to the hair club to get the wig taken off the time before that, the spot that i started with had neverrrr got…
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Added by Shana and Taylor on November 26, 2008 at 9:07pm —
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In July, we posted an official blog titled "What is Alopecia World to You?"
However, in this blog, we want to ask, "What can Alopecia World do for you?"
In other words, what additional site features would you like see?
What improvements would you like for us to make to the site?
How can we better serve you as a community?
What's on your Alopecia World wish list?
Please…
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Added by Alopecia World on November 26, 2008 at 8:30pm —
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I just recently moved from Georgia to Music City (Nashville, TN). My family - Mom, Dad, Amanda (little sis), Benjamin (little bro) and Beau (little dog) are coming to visit me here for Thanksgiving. Momma is bringing her buzzers to shave off the little bit of hair I have left. I'm excited to be taking control. This way if my hair continues to fall out it will come out as little bitty pieces instead of long strands. However, I'm a little bit scared. I'm scared to be taking the plunge into "bald…
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Added by Val on November 25, 2008 at 11:00pm —
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I know it is nuts. But I wore a wig for halloween and thought hey ill post a pic. I know it is a bad wig but hey why spend money for one night right. anyways let me know what you think.
Added by Jennifer on November 25, 2008 at 7:28pm —
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I just received my first pair of human hair Natural Brows. They arrived unexpectedly soon; I think I paid for the least expensive postage! Soon after I arrived home and saw a biggish parcel on my bed with other mail, I got as excited as a child looking at his present under the christmas tree on christmas day. Hastily ripped open the sealed plastic envelope, tore the carton box, unwrapped the wrapping paper, opened the packaging and looked at the realistically-finished eyebrows. Carefully…
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Added by Roderick Peresso on November 25, 2008 at 7:13pm —
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tears roll down my face. how do you cope with this. my family is tired of hearing about it also my friends. sometimes i wish i would go awaythen i would not have to face this.....stephanie
Added by stephanie robertson on November 25, 2008 at 2:00pm —
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