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Green With Envy?

I have a story that my AA family can appreciate. Today I felt sad about being hairless, watching my co-worker walk around the office with a fresh relaxer. Hair flowing as she walks by, I really began to miss what it’s like to have a fresh new hair-do.



Then later this evening I’m at Publix examining the produce aisle, when I see a young twenty-something girl with green (yes bright green) hair examining me. Her two friends are talking animatedly about some fruit or vegetable and she… Continue

Added by Galena on April 12, 2010 at 8:53pm — 2 Comments

Superficial rant!

I just need to have a superficial rant for a few minutes! So... I'm sick of analyzing my scalp every day. I'm sick of wondering what I will look like 6 months from now. I'm sick of scrutinizing other women's hair to find someone whose scalp looks like mine. Mostly, I'm sick and tired of worrying that there is some other underlying cause for all of this that no one is finding. My doctor said everything looks "normal"... or is "in range". So why can't I just trust that that is truth and move on… Continue

Added by Alison on April 12, 2010 at 7:17pm — 6 Comments

I crossed the finish line!

Aquinas College

announces that

Yo'Kasta Montonique Martinez

is a candidate for the degree of

Bachelor of Science in Management of Information Systems

Cum Laude

and requests the honor of your presence

at the Commencement Convocation

Saturday, May fifteenth

Two thousand and ten

at two o'clock

War Memorial Auditorium

Nashville, Tennessee



Please contact the candidate for

an admission ticket

You are cordially invited to… Continue

Added by kastababy on April 11, 2010 at 2:43am — 4 Comments

My TV Interview about Alopecia

I was interviewed today by Health Matters from Global Edmonton News. Just creating more and more awareness!!! Hope you all like it!


http://www.globaltvedmonton.com/video/index.html?releasePID=SiMj12vPQ5kzrDAG6RO0BkLTI5M0A3bq

Added by Becka on April 9, 2010 at 10:53pm — 9 Comments

Today, I feel better

Today I feel better. I’m taking control. No more agonizing over strands lost in the shower and on my comb, the telltale hairs all over my clothes and furniture and newborn son. No more begging and pleading with my body and my maker. No more tears.



Today I admit to the world that I have alopecia areata.



I found my first spot – about the size of two quarters sitting above my right ear – in December of 2005, a few months after my wedding. Having never heard of alopecia, I was… Continue

Added by Nadine E on April 9, 2010 at 2:47pm — 5 Comments

What Do You Say To Curious Children?

So, last night my husband and I are having dinner on the outdoor patio of a nice restaurant. It was a beautiful San Diego evening, so I was bald when we came in, and stayed that way for the first part of the meal. As we sat down, I noticed three little girls at a nearby table staring at me and exclaiming to their mother. I'd guess the kids were about 5 or 6 years old. I ignored them, and eventually put on one of my Turkish scarves when it got cooler.



After awhile, the three girls… Continue

Added by Mary on April 8, 2010 at 10:32am — 29 Comments

Be strong

what ever u go through it will make u stronger and 4 that a better person 'but' it can also make u just as bad as the people that tease u take it from me be the better person because you will hate the person that u become.It is not worth the pain of being 'well in my words a bad person'. u have to stay true to your self no matter what others do.

to realy understant what i am saying ill tell u my story.

I got alopecia when i was 7 and every thing changed i was in the popular group and… Continue

Added by tahnie elizabeth grant on April 8, 2010 at 9:00am — 3 Comments

Wigs for small heads?

Anyone have a favorite company that does wigs on the smaller size? I am not yet ready for the $$$ purchase for the vacuum wig, have to save up for that one. I know people love them. I'm looking for a synthetic one but small enough for my baby sized head :) Thank you!!

Added by margaret staib on April 7, 2010 at 12:47pm — 1 Comment

A beautiful reminder

When someone is struggling accepting alopecia is it a sign of something deeper.

Was the hair just a cover up of not accepting who they were before the hair loss?

If someone can accept who they are WITH hair, then why not WITHOUT? -----questions questions!!!

Accepting who you are is just that --Acceptance!

That shouldn't change. Also, if you can't accept who you are, then DO something about it! Change you're ways so that you CAN accept yourself.



Yesterday a… Continue

Added by Stacie Duda on April 7, 2010 at 1:26am — 1 Comment

Looking for Philadelphia alopecians

Hi . . . my name is Kari and I'm new to alopeciaworld but NOT new to alopecia . . . it's been 15 years since I lost my hair, back before there was really anything out there online to help out.



I am currently working on a national alopecia awareness project, and need a young woman with alopecia in the Philadelphia area for about 4 hours of work . . . it's for a music video to go with a single my friend wrote about a young woman with alopecia.



We have to get this piece of… Continue

Added by Kari M on April 6, 2010 at 1:55pm — 1 Comment

Enjoy yourself and have fun

what i have learnt is that what ever anyone says or dose to me,u and or anyone is that we all can choose to let it effect us or we all can choose to not let it effect us.we all can just have fun be normal in ower owen ways not what anyone elce thinks is normal its ower appinion that counts not theres.

so yeah that is now my way of dealing with what other people think of me :)

so just remember what ever is wrong just have fun and enjoy your self :)

Added by tahnie elizabeth grant on April 6, 2010 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

My lil Urban Garden

Today I thought I'd share about my new friends, some beautiful plants that I acquired over the weekend. Since I've stopped obsessing about my hair loss, I've been able to move onto and focus on more positive activities. Most of my friends know that I find plants creepy and yet, I have a desire to keep a few, select ones, carefully chosen for my climate, apartment, oh, and how I feel about them :) They make me happy and it keeps me calm when I look at them. I don't hate plants, I just feel… Continue

Added by Clara S. on April 6, 2010 at 2:46am — 4 Comments

Stress - hair is falling out agian

i really just give up theres to much stress i really do hate it nobody understand the only people that do is the people that are on here the wonderfull people i wish there was womderful people to be with where i live i have no frineds im a lie at skool the one friend i hvae uses me my hairs fallin out fast and i cant stop stressing i have metal breakdowns every other day i cant sleep at night theres just no way to avoide it i cant leave my past behind me those so many people that have treated… Continue

Added by ashley mcmullen on April 6, 2010 at 1:00am — 4 Comments

Help With Fake Eyelashes (:

Heyy if you wear fake eyelashes. Can you please give me some tips because i have been wearing them and im going to the beach soon and wanna be able to wear them in the ocean and pool without having to be paranoid the whole time about them. :) Will someone please tell me how i can do that? It would help me tons and remove some stress so i can have fun on vacation with no worries. :))

Added by Rachel Taylor on April 5, 2010 at 7:30pm — 2 Comments

Love yourself

it is allwayes hard to move on but the best thing to do is love the new you.
if u have doughts just look in the mirror and see how beautiful you are no mattere how much hair you have :)

Added by tahnie elizabeth grant on April 5, 2010 at 12:59am — 1 Comment

Wigs and Toppers

Living with Alopecia for over 15 years now I can read my patterns to some degree. I know my hairloss this time is going to be extremely bad, probably the worst its ever been. But, I don't know if I'm going to lose all my hair. I've read that areata can lead to totalis or universalis, so there is always that fear in my head. Is this it? Will it all fall out this time? Currently, nobody can tell that I have bald spots yet.

Since my hairloss is progressing at a really fast rate and the spots… Continue

Added by Jessi on April 4, 2010 at 8:00pm — 1 Comment

Happy Easter

Hey guys, long time no see. I hope everyone's had a good day. I just had an Easter egg hunt. As for my progress with Alopecia, I've been off the hormone meds and hair is still growing back thick and long. Inside I still feel insecure now and then, and paranoid that I'll lose it all over again. I guess the first battle's the toughest. But keep on being strong everyone. You may have Alopecia, but Alopecia doesn't have you. Be strong, because you're all beautiful!

Added by Sofia on April 4, 2010 at 7:08pm — 1 Comment

Help request for 16 year old girl

It's been a while since I reached out for advice here but recent events have brought me back. My daughter will be 16 next month & is struggling with her alopecia. She is depressed, feels alone & is close to being hospitalized for treatment. She has been in therapy for at least two years, but has not come to the point where she can accept her condition & eventually take control of her life again. I have tried to get her to visit this site & the amazing peoiple who have determined… Continue

Added by Tony Polzin on April 4, 2010 at 12:07pm — 5 Comments

I finally did it - I shaved my head!

Last night I caught sight of myself in the mirror with my real hair pulled back in a pony tail with my many bald spots showing through. And I thought, that's it - it's time, I look hideous. I discussed it with my hubby who played devil's advocate and stressed to me that there was no turning back once I did it so to make sure I was sure. As he put it, I can still throw on a hat and go to the store (with my real hair) or around the house.....but you can't hide bald!



So we started off… Continue

Added by Jenna4 on April 3, 2010 at 9:12pm — 14 Comments

Wigs and lashes

Hey everyone,



I was wondering if someone could give me some information on false lashes. My eyelashes are starting to fall out and i wanted to know which false lashes are the best. Ideally I am looking for some that are able to stay on for a few days at a time, maybe longer. I'm not even sure if these exist? I am also wondering what wigs would be best if I wanted to wear my hair in a ponytail or something. I have monofilament wigs that I love but I can only wear them in a low… Continue

Added by Sarah McA on April 2, 2010 at 2:24pm — 6 Comments

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