In an effort to be authentically me, I began a process of going natural with my hair about five years ago. This means that I no longer get my relaxed. Initially it was great because my alopecia was in remission (if that's a correct term). Now that my alopecia areata has reared its ugly head again, going natural isn't as carefree. Alot of the hairstyles make me self conscious or don't turn out right because I am missing a significant amount of hair in certain areas. I have dabbled in wigs,…

We get a lot of blogs here with people overjoyed about regrowth, or upset because of more hair loss, so this might seem a little backwards. Bear with me.

I've had alopecia pretty much forever, but I've been growing random patches for the last five years or so. Of course this made me happy at first, but after a year without full growth and having to shave to keep wearing my wig, it was just an annoyance. I've become slightly jealous of people with totally smooth heads.

Not…

Hello,

Just wondering if anyone else has noticed re-growth after sun exposure or sun burn?

I am bald so my scalp tends to get a lot of sun exposure and burnt from time to time. When it does get burned I notice more re-growth although the hair is lacking pigment it does grow back. The re-growth does not last long though.

When I first noticed this I increased my vitamin D intake but it had no impact on the re-growth.

I have noticed during this hole fight with…

I am going for injections today.......:(

Hello,

I read several posts about Alopecia related to Breast Implants and I think that my story is relevant on this subject:

When I was 29 I decided to get silicone breast implants and everything went very well with the operation and esthetic results. However, one week after the operation, I noticed a bald patch on the side of my head. I had always had long and nice hair until then and never once experienced alopecia before. I asked the surgeon who performed the operation if it…

Hi all, I was wondering what type of treatments, if any you guys have tried. I have only had thesteroid injections to no avail. What else is out there that you've tried?

As luck would have it my mother owns a beauty supply that specializes in wigs and hairgoods in Orlando, FL. Ever since I can remember I have been around hair salons, beauty supplies and hair goods.

I have seen many cases of hair loss among men and women. So when I saw a bald spot in the back of my scalp 2 weeks ago, I knew exactly what it was. I was bewildered to the why I had alopecia areata suddenly, since I am in my 50's and have no family history of it. However as far as my immune…

Lol...im dying of hunger XD So i'm walking to tacotime...seems like a great plan >:]

I just figured out where I could type more than (whatever the number of characters allowed) on my profile page.

I'm thinking...finding my way around this site is not unlike finding my way around this hair/no hair thing. It can be intimidating, frustrating, yet illuminating and freeing.

So, now that I've figured it out...on with the rest of my day.

Thank you and blessings to everyone who is sharing this journey.

"You don't have to be great to get started,

but…

My body is starting to go through changes once again where I am beginning to loose the hair again...like my eyelashes. Not worried about my legs, that will just save me more time in not having to shave...lol But what is bothering me more is how my nails are becoming severely affected to the point where it hurts because they are sore. I have noticed the change in my nails within the past two weeks where the nail bed has become weak and my nails are breaking at the meat. I was reading on one…

Hello fellow alopecians!!! Today I will start my 7th day of using Marbo hair products for the treatment of Alopecia Areata. I have decided that I will start this blog with weekly updates to allow everyone to see my progress, if any (fingers crossed) or set backs. This product is from Europe (Serbia to be exact) and according to the website it has been around for 20 years in Europe and has finally opened for business in California within the last year. The ingredients are basically herbs with…

I have a picture of myself on facebook bald as it is the real me of course, I went out on a night out of town and decided to wear my long laced front brown wig,my friend took a photo of me and I thought it was quite pretty so I changed my profile picture to myself and my brown hair, i"ve had many inboxes telling me they think i look prettier with the real me. Now i'm all confused because i read them and think maybe their right and then when i'm done reading i'll head to the mirror and think…

These two articles cover most of the bases on our questions:

Genetic basis of alopecia areata -- one of most common causes of ...

www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100630132744.htm

Jun 30, 2010 – ScienceDaily: Your source for the latest research news and science ... "Finding the initial genes underlying alopecia areata is a big step forward ...

Alopecia Areata…

Anyone interested in a support group in CA, I would like to put one together please reply if you live in LA or surrounding area and would like to attend?

so my hair came back a lot from my alopecia but for the past couple of days my head has been itching really bad mostly in the crown of my head. is it suppose to do this? is it a bad sign?

The realization that I really will have to wear a wig made me start crying uncontrollably at the wig store. The people probably thought I was crazy. The sales woman tried to console me but the tears would not stop coming. I absolutely do not want to wear a wig. It's not me and I don't care how natural it might look. It's not my hair. I think I will just cancel my trip to LA and stay in the house. I don't feel comfortable being out in my hometown, so I know I definitely won't feel comfortable…

I finally found good wigs after 20 years i'm so excited and they look so natural.

Hi All,

Just thought I'd write a little something today.

It will be 5 years tomorrow since I found that first little bald spot on my head.

Yes it's been five years since I first thought an ember of celebrating my independence had fallen upon me. Turned out to be Alopecia.

It's been quite the journey. It was so hard at first but with the support of my family, Alopecia World and NAAF I'm happy to say that with time and support it does get easier. Of course I still have…

How to handle dating do you tell guy 1st date you wear a wig?

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So, My boyfriend and I have been talking about getting married next year and the only thing that I am freaking out about is my head! He wants to marry as me (which is me wearing a bandana or bald). Although Bald would be ok if it was only him and I with so many people I want to wear a bandana or scarf or hat or something. So, looking for ideas for my head piece. don't want to wear a wig but don't want to look like a snow beast covered in too much white either. Please send pics if have ideas…