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A broken foot to go along with it!

So I'm still losing more hair, and definitely not excited about it, and on top of it, I broke my foot tuesday night!! I was walking down the stairs and tripped on my moms shoes she had on the stairs and fell 4 steps to the wood floor. Somehow I made it through the rest of the night with no problem, but then woke up wednesday morning in a LOT of pain with lots of bruises. My mom took me to the ER and sure enough, I broke a bone and tore quite a few things as well. So now I'm stuck in this space… Continue

Added by Tamara on January 24, 2011 at 10:43am — 7 Comments

Genetics

Just found out today that an elderly relative on my father's family tree had diabetes like my grandfather did. Since they say alopecia is related to the genes for diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis, I am getting closer to suspecting which side of the family to "blame!"

Added by Tallgirl on January 22, 2011 at 11:22pm — 3 Comments

Well as long as we're venting, let's discuss my shins!

What the hell do my shins have to do with my scalp?



WITHOUT FAIL, when my shins start itching, my scalp starts within the next day.



How could shins and scalp possibly be connected?



Who thought up this madness?



And what, praytell, do I do with a bottle of Desonide (that's still at least half full) that no longer works on the itchy shins? That doggone prescription cost US$62!!



Enquiring minds want to know,… Continue

Added by Angie P on January 22, 2011 at 10:56pm — 7 Comments

Wig consultation #1...check!

Well I went today for my first consultation and it went better than I thought. The stylist showed me a couple different options before she got to the wigs(what I am going to be doing). Since my hair is continuing to thin and the lower half of my hair isn't really enough to wear with a topper, I have to go with a full wig which was what I was planning anyways.

I got to be a blond with a bob cut, a long haired blond, a long haired brunette and cousin it! LOL! I even looked like Shrek's wife… Continue

Added by Julie G on January 22, 2011 at 7:21pm — 1 Comment

I took the big step

I finally had the courage to shave the rest of my hair off.It has taken me a long time ,but after getting out the shower the other morning all of a sudden i said to my husband todays the day ,i am ready to take it off.I feel better now looking in the mirror i do have regrowth from steroid injections,and i am hopefull that my hair will come back. I feel that i have to look for the positive in all this turmoil, maybe god is teaching me patience, tolerance , kindness, to others? ummmm think i just… Continue

Added by clare majka on January 22, 2011 at 10:23am — 13 Comments

I miss my hair

Right now I feel sad . I miss my hair . I have some regrowth but not much . I guess some is better than none . Right now I'm not shaving my head because it is so cold outside. I'm hoping to get a wig in a few months but it seems forever away . Part of me wants to try to let my hair grow , the other part says just move on with your life . I always feel stuck ! I do not regret shaving my head . I did it to take control . I just miss my hair right now . I'm afraid of growing my hair out & it… Continue

Added by Mackenzie on January 22, 2011 at 1:06am — 6 Comments

My Naps

What is hair? Are we as women defined by hair?

Does your hair make you who you are?

Buying numerous products to be something that we are not.

Perms

Weaves

Jerry Curls

Hairr grease

The hot comb

What's the wrong with nappy?

Could nappy be cute

Could nappy be the real me

Bald spots

Your scalp itching

Getting burned behind the ears

Being told that you have bad hair

What is hair?

You see the truth is hair does not make… Continue

Added by andrea nichole bivins on January 20, 2011 at 5:27pm — 3 Comments

Letting it be and accepting me

So as many of you know, I have decided to stop my treatment and purchase a wig. I have spent the past 3 years trying different medications, injections, topical treatments to do what...postpone the inevitable? My hair has been getting worse lately and that was before I stopped my medications. I have tapered myself off of my aldactone and now my hair is just getting worse and worse. Good thing I have my appointment this weekend for a wig.



I just read the blog of "I am exhausted"(… Continue

Added by Julie G on January 20, 2011 at 10:00am — 10 Comments

I feel sick

What a pity....I just cannot accept the fact that I will no longer be a man with hair. Friends look me in a strange way so I feel more sick.I have to wear a hat to make me look normal. And I'm afraid that when the summer season comes,I'll have to put it off.I really don't know what to do..

Added by FooLing on January 20, 2011 at 1:48am — 7 Comments

Why hide?

I've noticed some of the advise on looking for a job. Some suggest you should wear a wig, but what about those of us who hate them. I've NEVER liked them for me. It took so much out of me to get to this level of confidence. I just feel like putting on a wig is such a fake version of who I really am. I'm more fearful of wearing a wig than sporting my bald head. I really can't help what other people are thinking, instead of asking. Why should I be made to feel so uncomfortable when it's clearly… Continue

Added by T.J.R. on January 19, 2011 at 4:04pm — 5 Comments

My cat bit me

I'm sure there is nothing to it but 13 years ago I was bitten by a cat. It was deep and made me feel sick. Within the next year I started to lose my hair. Is there a connection? Probably not but I thought I would mention it.

Paul DeMars

Added by Paul DeMars on January 18, 2011 at 7:00pm — 5 Comments

My very strange case

Hello Folks: I came down with an acute case of Alopecia about two years ago and it was clearly linked to extreme stress. First I lost my beard on my chin and then I progressed to HUGE bald patches on the back and sides of my head. About a year ago my hair began to return as I noticed that I was starting to lose my body hair. Now I have a full head of curly and bushy hair while I think I'm still in the process of losing my body hair! How weird! I was under the impression that once this… Continue

Added by John Killion on January 18, 2011 at 7:30am — 2 Comments

Short-lived excitement

So more and more bald spots are appearing on my head. That thick hair I put pictures of on my last blog, its not like that so much. The whole top is thinning out and I have small bald spots all around the sides of my head. Im honestly just ticked off right now and just done with this whole thing.

Added by Tamara on January 17, 2011 at 5:05pm — 22 Comments

Maybe it's the food we eat!

On my way to natural eating and removing the gluten from my diet. Today is my first day. I don't have much money until Friday, so I have to eat what is in the house. It's 2:00 pm and I only ate an apple and some cucumbers with olive oil and vinegar. I have a natural doctor, I just started last month with her. She gave supplements and some food items I should eat and not eat. I've been taken the supplements ,but eating what ever I wanted. I have notice an improvement in my hair. One of our… Continue

Added by Angie on January 17, 2011 at 2:30pm — 13 Comments

Hello my fellow beauties!

My hair began to patch during my first year of high school. Not alot was known about it then, but I do remember that funny word the doctor used......alopecia. It's been so long I don't recall if he narrowed the specific type down. I thought if I could only graduate from school maybe grown ups would be different. Not so! I decided about 10 years ago to shave my head bald. What a relief I thought, I had never felt better. I just didn't want to hide it anymore, and the weaves were costing more… Continue

Added by T.J.R. on January 17, 2011 at 12:13pm — 1 Comment

New hair

Well I have new hair!! My sis helped me on Thurs bond my new lace wig to my head. It is so odd to look in the mirror and see me with hair....lots and lots of hair! So far so good, it is different to have something on when I go to sleep or workout, I have wore regular wigs off and on over the last 15 years, but this is the first bonded one. My kids and super pumped about me going swimming with them or down a waterslide....I can't wait. I have spent way too much time on the sidelines.

Added by Tamera on January 16, 2011 at 8:33pm — 1 Comment

Hair regrowth update

its still growing but not filling in great... any suggestions on how to get the top going?


Added by Alison on January 16, 2011 at 1:51am — 13 Comments

Jobs anyone?

Hi I'm charlotte and I have alopecia since I was 10 years old but after 4 years of different painful treatments it all grew back again. But after I think 6 or 7 years it all start again. So I started to consult a dermatologies so I undergo some procedure. Like steriods that I have to endure after work to under go 15 injections...ouchhhh....hmmmm!

Well to make it short the story of my life it’s on my other blog... Now my problem is, is there a company who's willing to hire me as her/his… Continue

Added by charlotte on January 16, 2011 at 1:07am — 5 Comments

Alone on this journey and need to vent

well i have tried and thought i was doing ok.....the nervous breakdown i had from bullying at work i thought i was getting over it but it seems not, the last 2 days i am back to square one :(



lack of hair is really getting to me as no matter what i put on my head irritates, gives me headaches, will try shaving what is left off if that don't work will just give up..hope the guy responsible will feel the guilt for a very long time........sorry just need to vent



i am supposed… Continue

Added by susan williams on January 15, 2011 at 9:04pm — 38 Comments

Nervous, excited, scared, need a drink maybe?

So next weekend I have my consultation with the hair salon regarding options for a wig for me. It has been a long 15 years with dealing with my androgenic alopecia and I am finally taking back control, but now I am a little scared. I have my mother and my aunt(she has a hair system on due to thyroid issues causing her to lose alot of her hair) going with me. I am going to the same salon as my aunt goes to.

I am excited to move on with my life and go into this next stage or adventure if you… Continue

Added by Julie G on January 15, 2011 at 1:41pm — 6 Comments

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