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My first bout with Alopecia was about 8 months after the death of my father. I just turned 10 years old. We were still living in the old country, and I was treated with novocaine injections under my scalp in the area affected. Within 6 weeks, this new hair resembling a rough brush was growing like crazy. 

Fast forward to 1972. In 1970 we came to the States with our mother, an American citizen. It was tough not knowing the language, not having the many friends we left behind, trying to…

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Added by Lilly on August 29, 2022 at 9:17pm — 4 Comments

Relationship and Financial Challenges of Alopecia Areata

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on August 27, 2022 at 12:00pm — No Comments

About Us . . .

ABOUT:  Joli Caméléon™ designs, manufactures & markets the industry's finest collection of luxury European & multi-ethnic natural hair creations.  We offer the selection and value to meet the needs of most women & children with hair loss & alopecia. And the educational content creation, product inventory and marketing support to service our growing network of independent professional hair studios worldwide. We live by our mantra: Whatever…

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Added by Michael Leigh on August 26, 2022 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Charlotte, NC: Brand Ambassadors / Models Wanted for Joli Cameleon Line Sept 10-12. Compensated

Hi.  Are you based in Charlotte, NC?  Joli Caméléon is looking for 1-3 Models with Alopecia Totalis or Universalis, or Areata with very little current hair growth, for an industry event in Charlotte, Sat 10 - Mon 12 September.  You would be modeling our Joli Dancer specialty cranial prostheses, for amateur and professional female athletes, (and yoga enthusiasts, spinners, zumba zombies and mad dancers :-) as well as other hair creations for active women.  If not available all 3 days, we may…

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Added by Michael Leigh on August 26, 2022 at 12:59pm — 6 Comments

Did you know there is an International Alopecia Day?!

If so, did you celebrate it?  How?

International Alopecia Day was originally started with Mary Marshall on Alopecia World and has grown to a worldwide event!

If you participated feel free to share your photo here, and on Instagram tag @alopeciaworld so that we can connect, view and share it on Instagram.…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on August 10, 2022 at 2:30pm — No Comments

NAAF Webinar: Identifying Bullying and Standing Up to It Safely

"IDENTIFYING BULLYING AND STANDING UP TO IT SAFELY"

Thursday, August 25, 2022 - 4:00 PM PDT / 6:00 PM CT / 7:00 PM EDT…
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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on August 6, 2022 at 9:45am — No Comments

You're One Of Them

I was at Hobby Lobby a couple months ago when a woman came up to me and asked how my chemo treatments were going. I was wearing a ball cap. When I looked at her, I saw that she was wearing a bandana and must have been going through chemo herself.

When I explained that I suffered from Alopecia Universalis, she looked me dead in the eye and said, "Oh, you're one of them," and walked away.

Now, I have been mistaken for having cancer and going through chemo many times, but it has…

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Added by TurboK on July 5, 2022 at 1:18am — 11 Comments

I May Not Love How I Look... But

What if you do not consider yourself as one of the young, seemingly beautiful with or without hair type.

Where do you go from there?

How do still develop a sense of self even if you do not believe that you are beautiful?

A video that really bought that home for me is the one below from one of our members, Rachel Goode entitled:  “I may not love how I…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on June 29, 2022 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Winning the Emotional Game of Alopecia

Are You Stuck In A Metaphorical Tug Of War?

My mind has been on alopecia and what is the best way for us to live life to the fullest while living with the condition?

I am convinced that this is more an emotional battle than a physical one.

Our struggles seem to have more to do with acceptance, will I find a mate? Will kids at school laugh at me?  How do I tell my new date?  Will my spouse still be attracted to me? 

My thought is, if it was just physical then “slapping on” a new wig would…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on June 26, 2022 at 5:23pm — 10 Comments

Eyebrow Pencil

What type of eyebrow pencil works good? I have frontal Fibrosing Alopecia.

Added by Mary Ann on June 21, 2022 at 5:18pm — No Comments

FDA Approves New Drug, Olumiant, for Alopecia Areata

I recently came across an article that mentioned a new pill for alopecia. 

"FDA greenlights 1st treatment for sudden hair loss caused by autoimmune disease"

"The drug — part of a class of medicines known as JAK inhibitors — is the first approved treatment for alopecia areata.…
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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on June 16, 2022 at 6:30pm — 17 Comments

Five Lessons from the Jada and Will Situation

*Please note that these points apply to adults, not children.

As I imagined it would be, the Oscar slap heard around the world was news for a few days and then it was on to the next things. But I have been mulling it over for the past few weeks and came up with five life lessons that this situation can teach all of us. …

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on May 1, 2022 at 10:00pm — 4 Comments

I will be on live stream tonight the CBS - Kcbs Kcal Los Angeles

Hi Everyone, 

This is my 2nd interview today talking about the Jada Pinkett/Will Smith/Chris Rock incident.

I will be on CBS News in Los Angeles live at 5:30 PM (PACIFIC TIME) 8:30 PM EASTERN

(Monday, March 28th, 2022)

If you get a chance to tune in that would be…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on March 28, 2022 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment

12-Year Old Rio Allred Dies by Suicide after being bullied about her Alopecia

This is tragic, but I think it is important that we all share this story.  What can we do individually or as a community to help our brothers and sisters?

"Candlelight vigil for 12-year-old North Side Middle School student"

"Nicole Ball claims her daughter was bullied…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on March 22, 2022 at 5:00pm — 7 Comments

12 Celebrities Who Have Spoken Openly About Hair Loss

"Losing your hair can be pretty devastating, and if it's an experience that you know all too well, you’re not alone. Hairloss is more common than you think, and it doesn’t discriminate or target specific people"

"Even some of the celebrities you know and love have experienced it, and thankfully for…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on March 17, 2022 at 9:42pm — 1 Comment

In Memory of Vicki Kalabokes

Victoria (Vicki) Kalabokes, former President & CEO of the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF), died on Saturday, January 22, 2022, in San Rafael, California.

If you have been to a National Alopecia Areata Conference you know who Vicki is and all that she has done for the Alopecian…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on January 25, 2022 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

Seeking honest TV guest with hair loss

SEEKING HONEST TELEVISION GUESTS
Hi There!
As many of you may know, I have Alopecia for many years and have been consulting women with medical hair loss and…
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Added by Amy Gibson on December 9, 2021 at 11:30am — 5 Comments

My bald head is my victory dance. And you?

Things have changed so much for me that most of the time I forget I even have alopecia. But I can assure you it has not always been that way.

I lost my hair 30 years ago. I have now lived my life more without my hair than with it. But at the same time, I clearly remember leaving the dermatologist's office and him telling me that I have alopecia and I…

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Added by Cheryl, Co-founder on September 3, 2021 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Rite of passage

I'm 71. In a few years I'll be bald half my life. I don't even think about it growing back. Most of my friends decided to stop colouring their hair when Co19 hit. Sometimes I feel I'm missing out on a rite of passage.

Added by Pat on July 21, 2021 at 12:54am — 2 Comments

Suddenly losing a ton of hair

Hi,

  1. I have Female Androgenic Alopecia.  It has been four years since I was diagnosed with Androgenic Alopecia.  I have tried everything and my hair is still thinning. I had PRP and did laser treatment. I am on minoxidil and I take 250 mg spironolactone everyday.  I had very thick hair so I am able to cover my thinning hair for now.  About two months ago I started to lose 300-350 hairs a day.  There is no end in sight.  My hair is just falling out everywhere.  I was wondering if…
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Added by Jude on June 13, 2021 at 11:00am — 14 Comments

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