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Guilty/Alopecia Not Involved

I'm not a bad person but I feel guilty. I have a very good friend that received a promotion and I'm jealous. I have been in the government agency for 25 years she has been there 5 years. I have been her mentor for the entire 5 year period and I feel just a bit jealous that she got a promotion to a job that I have wanted for years. I feel like such a terrible person because I am both proud and jealous. She is a wonderful girl and I wanted her to get a promotion and I'm completly shocked that I… Continue

Added by Roslyn on July 14, 2010 at 10:29pm — 6 Comments

Wigs - good decision

I have had hair loss problems since I was 17. I am now about to be 27. I went to a hair specialist when I was 17 and they did a biopsy. I have female pattern baldness. They told me the only treatment for women was Rogaine. So I started to use it right away. A few years ago I noticed that it didn't seem to be working as well. I went to a dermatologist who gave me Spironolactacone. I tried it for 6 months and it didn't do anything for me. I have been on Ocella, generic form of Yasmin, for a… Continue

Added by Alliegator on July 14, 2010 at 10:19am — 3 Comments

You really are amazing!

Alopecia World inspires far more people than those living with various types of alopecia.

I think about this every time I am approached by a non-alopecian who not only recommended the site to someone struggling with hair loss, but who also regularly visits AlopeciaWorld.com because they are deeply moved by what they see and learn from our beloved community.

Trust me -- I know the feeling.

As the husband of the alopecic and adorable co-founder of Alopecia World, Cheryl…

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Added by rj, Co-founder on July 14, 2010 at 12:30am — 18 Comments

My ongoing journey

I guess it all started when I was 16 and had HORRIBLE acne and went to a dermatologist. While there, my mom pointed out a patch of hair that I lost right on the middle of my part, that was rather large. The doctor said it was Alopecia, and didnt go any further into it. Well the patch grew back (the acne slowly went away) and I went on with my life. Skip up to 2007, thats when life took some bad turns. I had always had a bad stomach, couldnt eat certain things, and spent more time at home than… Continue

Added by Tamara on July 12, 2010 at 12:38pm — 4 Comments

Summer! ♥

Hey everyone ! I hope you're having a great Summer ! I'm having a pretty good one .

On July 4th I turned 16 !!!! Wooo ! lol . My morning started out like this : I woke up to my mom and dad singing " Happy Birthday " to me . : ) My dad went to Mcdonalds earlier that morning & got me breakfast . I went into the kitchen , opened the bag & noticed a plastic bag .So I opened it up and seen that they got me a Tiara ! ( I always wanted one . lol ) After breakfast I got dressed & Me… Continue

Added by Mackenzie on July 12, 2010 at 12:30am — 2 Comments

Kayla's wig

Does anyone know what type of wig does Kayla wear? I heard it was human hair but I wonder when she bought it, it looks so real.

Added by Patricia Wilkinson on July 11, 2010 at 5:59pm — No Comments

I'm just saying

I know some of you ladies on this site are stressing lately over having that perfect man unconditionally love you with your alopecia. Don't forget, however, that YOU are still the princess, the woman, the jewel, the future mother to his children, his future companion, etc....and that there is more to consider than that one-hour initial revelation. HE may be a philanderer, addict, poor manager of time and resources, and so forth...so YOU should be the choosy one, not him! Chances are you have… Continue

Added by Tallgirl on July 10, 2010 at 1:30pm — 4 Comments

I just found this site

I just found this site. I lost my hair in 1970...I still have good days and days when I cry . I have always felt alone and never understood. I hope I find a sisterhood and brotherhood of friends through my newest journey! I don't need hope, I need a hand.
Thanks.

Added by Anita Jeanette Schultz on July 10, 2010 at 1:19am — 5 Comments

Hairpieces and airport security?

I have a friend that has alopecia areata (I have totalis). She wears a partial hairpiece that has metal clips that attach to her remaining hair. She is about to go on a flight. Has anyone had any experience with going thru the metal detector at an airport with metal clips in their hairpieces? She is terrified. Any ideas, suggestions, thoughts?

Added by BBWR on July 9, 2010 at 12:06pm — 3 Comments

Pregnancy and me

so i'm 32 weeks pregnant with a big healthy boy we are calling Eric.

it has been a pretty good pregnancy, my lupus has not been a problem and i've had some hair growth.

my ANA (anti nuclear antibodies) is a lot lower than it has ever been since having alopecia.



so i've had hair growth under my armpits, i have eye lashes again but not enough to wear mascara, a few eyebrow hairs. i have patches of hair on my head that has been growing well but i have been shaving it when it… Continue

Added by Alison on July 9, 2010 at 10:33am — 3 Comments

Trying to break my self-imposed silence

When I first discovered Alopecia World and joined our beloved community, it seemed as if I had so much to say that I couldn't stop blogging, commenting on various discussions, making new friends, comforting others, and generally trying to spread the message of awareness and education to alopecians and non-alopecians alike. I reveled in the fact that for the first time, I wasn't the only one that I could share my experiences with in dealing with this double-edged sword that is alopecia. I fell… Continue

Added by kastababy on July 9, 2010 at 3:33am — 6 Comments

Oral steroids and me

I've been on prednisolone for wow, nearly 4 and a 1/2 months. In a week, I'll be done with weaning off it! So far, i've experienced more than 90% of hair regrowth and while I admit it's rather exciting to see the hair, I know that I'll never know if it'll fall again once I stop the treatment.



Regardless, I've pretty much decided that I wouldn't do the oral steroid treatment again. Simply because of the side effects, I've gotten sleepless nights, upset stomachs, frequency of peeing, a… Continue

Added by Clara S. on July 8, 2010 at 9:42pm — 7 Comments

Advertising and Anti-Spam Policy for Members of Alopecia World

Effective immediately, Alopecia World's new advertising and anti-spam policy is as follows:

Alopecia World will not tolerate unauthorized advertising by any business, organization, or anyone affiliated with a business or organization in an official or unofficial capacity.

Every business and organization allowed to maintain a profile on Alopecia World must receive written authorization from Alopecia World before posting any advertisement or promotional material elsewhere on the…

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Added by Alopecia World on July 8, 2010 at 12:00am — No Comments

New job update :)

so i havent gotten to post for awhile... things have been crazy, plus ive been enjoying being a stay-at-home mom for awhile! lol... i started my new job yesterday & i absolutely LOVE it! my new boss is AWESOME... WAY better than that stupid BBBB! my new boss told me i can wear whatever i want on my head as long as im comfortable... thats the BEST! also, a lot of the people have come up and talked to me about them having cancer, or a loved one having cancer & losing their hair, so i feel… Continue

Added by Jennifer Easter on July 7, 2010 at 9:39pm — 8 Comments

Article in the New York Times

Thought I'd share this:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/06/health/06voices.html?emc=eta1

Added by Mary on July 6, 2010 at 11:52am — 8 Comments

How do you find such an idea? \ Как вам такая идея ?

Hi everyone .. I want to share with you my idea. Maybe someone has already done a similar (Then write what were the results). Art therapy for children bald from chemotherapy - hold her bald from alopecia people ... To come to the children with paint, makeup, jewelry and scarves shlyapai. Pair, with the children to create drawings, images to make photo essay and the exhibition "Beauty is alive ".... How do you find such an idea?



Привет всем.. Хочу поделиться с вами своей идеей. Может… Continue

Added by Vinichuk Oksana on July 5, 2010 at 8:44am — 22 Comments

A few wig questions

So my best friend is donating her hair to me so i can make a wig im not entirely sure which place i can get one made at , or which is the best place to go to i want a wig that is like the vacum wigs (or whatever its called) one that will stay on . so if any one can give me any suggestions that would be great.

Added by lauren on July 4, 2010 at 6:31pm — 2 Comments

Ingrown hairs?

Hey all,

I was just wondering something and this might be a weird question, but has anyone experienced ingrown hairs where they have lost hair but gaining some regrowth? I have noticed a few marks on my skin and this is the only explanation I can think of.

Sarah

Added by Sarah McA on July 4, 2010 at 7:54am — 2 Comments

Time for an update

Well, let's see.



Since last time, Nathan's hair has all gone. I'm liking this, even if that sounds weird, to the point that I couldn't find him in his school photo from last year, because I was looking for someone with no hair, and it just doesn't seem like HIM with hair anymore.



The latest is that half of his right eyebrow is getting pretty sparce, and most of the bottom lashes on his left eye are now gone too. a few on the lower right, but heh.



I'm kind of… Continue

Added by Judith on July 2, 2010 at 3:04am — 1 Comment

A good way to have fun with a bald head

Hi again

Sorry again if there are any misspellings or grammer mess ups. Anyway I am going to talk about a few ways of having fun with your bald head. One way I had fun with my bald head in school and outside of school was when holidays came around I would yet the other kids paint hearts, clovers, eggs, christmas trees, menorahes, and many other things. lol It was great and the other kids and everyone else thought it was awesome!! I would also let the younger kids put stickers on my head.… Continue

Added by Samantha White on June 30, 2010 at 7:59pm — 3 Comments

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