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Finally, a diagnosis.

The dermatologists’ office called, and thanks to the biopsy, we finally have a hard and fast, firm diagnosis. My mothers’ instinct and my medical digging were correct, Munchkin has Alopecia Areata. She does NOT have trichtotillomania, she is NOT pulling her own hair out. I no longer have to try to convince the dermatologist of that fact, and we can move on to other things.



In a way, I’m sad, because this is a bit more final. Last night she asked Dad to buzz off the remaining hair… Continue

Added by theantichick (Shannon's Mom) on November 13, 2008 at 11:29am — 6 Comments

If The Obama's don't want him ... I Do!!!!



TALK ABOUT AMAZING publicity for Alopecians!! Even if it starts with a D-O-G!!



Completely bald and older than the Incas, the Peruvian hairless dog seems like an odd fit for the White House.



But Peruvians are mindful of President-elect Barack Obama's preference for a hypoallergenic breed due to his daughter Malia's allergies — and say the dark, rough-skinned pooch with large ears and a pointy snout could be… Continue

Added by Celeste Edwards on November 13, 2008 at 2:30am — 5 Comments

Show of hands!

How many people had experience with mononucleosis (glandular fever, the kissing disease, mono), or some other immune compromising illness before developing Alopecia?





This discussion was started and I believe it is very interesting.

To view the discussion, click here.



If you do not know what mononucleosis is, click… Continue

Added by Melody on November 13, 2008 at 1:00am — 5 Comments

I'll be fine!

Well I didn't do the last round of injections. i have to stop myself from counting the hairs on my head to make sure i didn't lose any more, but i have been ok with it. I HAVE LOST 6 POUNDS!!! That feels really good. i have just been watching what i eat and taking walks or doing some of my work out tapes ( i think i own every one) i just had to clean all the dust off of them. he he he....



i am kind of at a stand still with my life right now. i am moving back down to spring,tx in feb… Continue

Added by Jenn on November 12, 2008 at 8:41am — 6 Comments

Fight Male Pattern Baldness As Soon As You Can

If you are suffering from early stages of Male Pattern Baldness, then your chances of recovery are very high. It's just that you will need to focus on the right treatments for it in the soonest possible time.



Male Pattern Baldness is also known as Androgenetic Alopecia is directly caused by 2 main factors as the condition spells it, Androgen and Genetics. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a potent male hormone formed when Testosterone is converted to DHT by the enzyme 5 alpha reductase.… Continue

Added by Calvin on November 12, 2008 at 1:45am — No Comments

finally moving on:]

in 1st period after test



zac gestures to me to write a note



me:ya?

zac:sorry i couldnt get on myspace last nite :(

me:don't worry about it. so now can u tell me?

zac:i dont like abbey anymore. i like u.

me:i like u 2

zac:what a twist

me:lol



so karlee was passing notes with shelby and she kept giving them to mandy to give to me to give to shelby. and she kept asking (by mouth) 'who does zac like?' and i was like 'im not saying a… Continue

Added by Courtney on November 11, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

depression

Hi to you all, I have suffered with depression all my life but since I started loseing my hair it has gotton way woarse. In fact I have been in mental hospitals alot. They say I need to get over it! But how do I learn to execept this. Having a hard time Thanks stephanie

Added by stephanie robertson on November 11, 2008 at 12:50pm — 7 Comments

provillus??

Has anyone used or heard good things about this prouct?? Thanks Stephanie

Added by stephanie robertson on November 11, 2008 at 9:27am — 1 Comment

thanks to everyone

Thanks to everyone who is helping me find a new scarf. I have looked at these and it is a hard decision. I want it to be perfect, I wanted to wear it to my winter formal, but cannot seem able to find one that goes with a long dress. My dress is green and blue with lots of sparkle. However; I have found lots of new scarfs to wear to school everyday. Thanks again to everyone for their help.

Added by Amy on November 11, 2008 at 9:23am — 2 Comments

My journey with AA - 11 Nov 08

Hi again

My hair is still falling out and I'm getting fed up with trying to hide the patches on my hair - so why bother. If people notice, they notice, it's time for me to just get used to it (as hard as that really is).



I went back to the doctors today to talk about starting some multi vitimins. He agreed with me that they wouldn't hurt and who knows. I have decided that this is my way of doing 'something'. All I have read and been told to do seems to have it's good and bad. I… Continue

Added by Karen on November 11, 2008 at 1:59am — 1 Comment

My journey with AA - 9 Nov 08

9th Nov 08 - Happy Birthday to me. 37, overweight, hair falling out and what is there needs a dye touch up to cover those greys again. Me and hubby have decided to hold back on dying my hair or straightening it at the moment which is driving me a little insaine (grey hair really stands out when you have almost black hair). Oh well, never mind - ya get that aye.



37 seems rather old today, I've never had issues with my age but 37 seems different.



Hair loss quite bad today… Continue

Added by Karen on November 11, 2008 at 1:52am — No Comments

i love the lord :)))))))))))))))))))

i like zac!!!

we were passing notes in science today. this is what happened :)



me:hey i forgot to ask, i thot u were gonna ask abbey out on friday?

zac:i was but this other girl keeps talking to me in science. (that girl would be ME!)

me:oh really? what do u mean mean by that?

zac:i think u know

me:i think ik 2. explain?

zac:ill tell u on myspace

me:aw cmon patience isnt part of my nature!



so ya :) tommy says im too happy :) cuz i put :)… Continue

Added by Courtney on November 10, 2008 at 5:39pm — 1 Comment

It's been an interesting week.

Since shaving my head, I have been experimenting with different colored scarves. I also got a small tattoo behind my ear.







Recognize it? It's the blue Alopecia awareness ribbon. :]

The artist is a friend of mine who has Lupus, and she has the lupus awareness ribbon tattooed in the same fashion.





Last Wednesday, I met up with Debbie Fuller while she was in North Carolina and was fitted for a Freedom Wig, in case I decide to buy one later on.… Continue

Added by Melody on November 10, 2008 at 5:07pm — 10 Comments

wigs

i still have some hair left. but when i shave it what is the best way to keep a wig on? thanks steph

Added by stephanie robertson on November 10, 2008 at 8:09am — No Comments

My first tattoo

I'm so proud. I have wanted to get a tattoo for as long as I can remember, but I always put it off. I figured it was a stupid idea for me.... I was worried about how much it would hurt, and all that stuff...



NOT anymore! I took the bull by the horns and did it. I got my first (of what will probably be MANY tattoos).



I spent a lot of time researching and ended up going to a local guy who is well known in our community and does GREAT work. I'm so happy with… Continue

Added by Reen on November 9, 2008 at 10:43pm — 5 Comments

Change change change

So it's been awhile since I was last online here and awhile since I last posted anything in my blog.I wanted to talk about my very new wig...I just picked it up 2 days ago. Backtracking a bit here, over the summer I was in NY and got myself a full lace wig and had nothing but problems with it. I learned that I am allergic to the adhesive. I also learned that since it was "off the shelf" instead of custom made it didn't really fit as well as it should/could have.



After much… Continue

Added by amanda~ on November 9, 2008 at 8:39pm — 3 Comments

yawnz

bored

Added by kay kay on November 9, 2008 at 6:40pm — No Comments

hello taylor and all her new friends

this is aunt kathi. taylor, i signed on to this wonderful site, and just wanted to say hello and we are all so proud of you. love and we miss you

Added by kathleen tremont on November 9, 2008 at 12:55pm — No Comments

regenix?????

has anyone heard of regenix for hairloss?

Added by stephanie robertson on November 9, 2008 at 12:40pm — 1 Comment

wigs

has anyone ever bought a wig from freeda wigs?

Added by stephanie robertson on November 9, 2008 at 12:08pm — No Comments

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