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A New "Do"...FINALLY

Hi Everyone!

When I first joined this group 6 months ago, at the peak of the "mess" that is alopecia, I promised myself and my friends here that as things got better, I wouldn't forget to keep posting updates and positive messages here. I remember ages ago looking in ernest for any story of regrowth, remission, etc. that would give me hope. Here's a brief one for the books...

  • 6 months ago, AA started with 3 spots
  • Over the course of 2-3 months, 3 spots…
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Added by John M. on February 6, 2010 at 8:54pm — 11 Comments

Alopecia got me good this time

About a year ago I'd say, I decided to finally do what I've always wanted to do. I was getting myself in shape, running for miles, eating healthy, taking the right college courses. On the ball, no I was THE BALL. So, me and my friend we're going to do it, we had waited till the next class came around to take it together.



It's a big commitment and I was ready. Oh hell yea I was ready, I couldn't wait for the discipline to come down and smack me hard across the face and get me in to top… Continue

Added by suzie on February 6, 2010 at 12:49pm — 8 Comments

No Hair Today, Hair Tomorrow?

So, it's been a while since Superman flew through Alopeciaworld. I kinda had to retreat for a bit. I have a new home, a new roommate, and basically new everything. A fresh start. And it's been amazing. My friends have been more supportive and loving than I ever thought they could be. What an amazing surprise when you go through something, and you realize how much you are loved and how much you mean to others.



Having said that, it's also a reminder that no one really knows what this… Continue

Added by Ernesto on February 4, 2010 at 5:04am — 3 Comments

Eyebrow advice...just about gone

Hey everyone....well it looks like my brows are quickly disappearing. I am trying to draw them on with a brow pencil but it looks really bad. Anyone have any advice or tips? I hope everyone is doing good! Thank you for any advice!!

Donna

Added by Donna DeHoog on February 3, 2010 at 10:46pm — 11 Comments

Very new to this Alopecia...stuff

Very new to this Alopecia...stuff.

December 13,2009 combing my hair to head to church I observe a missing clump in the part i usually have. The missing portion is the size of my small fingernail. Next day it is the size of a golf ball. Next day it is as big as a baseball..cripes whats going on.



Went to the doctor and learned a new word Alopecia.



Went to Joe Shmo the barber and he said he could fix it with a different style and we could do a comb-over.Told Mr. Schmo no… Continue

Added by Rick Seymour on February 3, 2010 at 2:34pm — 2 Comments

My first blog

This is my first blog post. I have decided that this could be a good way to say what I need to say....

So....the patches are getting bigger. I have decided not to have any more steriod shots, I would rather be bald and happy then hairy and in pain. My hair is falling out just in the back (underneath) so noone can even see it :) except me :( Is it bad that the fact that noone else can understand what I am going through because my hair is just falling out in the back? Honestly I wish it… Continue

Added by Allison Miller on February 3, 2010 at 2:22pm — 4 Comments

Dyeing Hairpiece

I would like to know if anyone has ever dyed there hair piece themselves? I really need advice or suggestions. Anyways I have a 100% human hair wig by WIGPRO. I really would like to dye it dark since the hair that has been growing back is dark as well and the wig is blonde right now, which is what my hair color use to be. I have an appointment today at a salon but am nervous dont really like taking it to people I dont know. Please all the advice would be great. If i can save the extra money I… Continue

Added by Laura on February 3, 2010 at 2:07pm — No Comments

it's been a while...and another derm update!

I've been a little less active than I'd like lately on AW, but work has me crazy right now... they shipped me to Indiana for some GM testing a few weeks ago, then transferred me to a new store, so I had to move... I'm in my new place now, not quite unpacked, but wanted to drop a line to my AW friends while I can...



I went back to the derm today... on a good note, the biggest spot is significantly smaller now, and a few of my smaller spots are gone! I DO have some regrowth!! The white… Continue

Added by Callie on February 2, 2010 at 10:53pm — 1 Comment

Quick quotes to heal the soul

I know that there are a few people here who love quotes as much as me and these are just a few which I've found recently that I really liked and wanted to share...



"Braiding your hair doesn't make you beautiful. Wearing gold jewelry or fine clothes doesn't make you beautiful. Instead, your beauty comes from inside you. It is the beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit. Beauty like that doesn't fade away. God placed great value on it." 1 Peter 3:3-4



"Never discourage anyone who… Continue

Added by Carol on February 1, 2010 at 4:42pm — 8 Comments

My Success, Hooray! THANK YOU

I would just like to say, "Thank you!!!" to all of the amazing people on Alopecia World. I could not have mentally made it through my struggle if it were not for the stories of all the honest and brave people on this forum.



I had been struggling with hair loss for quite some time. At first I actually thought it was cool that it took only half the time for me to dry my hair! Little did I realize how severe it really was until I one day, I very clearly saw my scalp through my hair… Continue

Added by Amy on February 1, 2010 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

Alopecian Adventures in Antarctica and Argentina

I just returned from a trip that my husband and I have been planning for a long time. I was out of Internet contact for most of the time, and I missed the AW community. I'd like to share a few moments from the trip, particularly some that involved my baldness. I've posted one photo on my page, and will probably put some more up eventually, as well as videos on YouTube of the wildlife.



Yesterday was the two-year anniversary of my shaving my head. I've been publicly "out" as a bald… Continue

Added by Mary on January 31, 2010 at 8:07pm — 10 Comments

Pregnancy and alopecia

so after trying for two years to get pregnant we stopped trying in november...

i found out i was pregnant in december... what they say is true! stop trying and it happens.

Well it came as a bit of a surprise because we were in the middle of selling our house and packing to move!



and i didnt realise morning sickness is so bad!



so many people have said to me that there is a chance my hair will grow with all the hormones and things happening to my body. so far i do… Continue

Added by Alison on January 31, 2010 at 5:10am — 6 Comments

Dating with wig

Last night I went on my first date with a wig on. I was nervous and a little self concious, but it was fun and I felt comfortable pretty quick. Im not sure what will happen with this one, but at least now I know that my alopecia is not necessarily a roadblock to finding someone. I can meet people and date and be confident and that's a huge step for me. Every little step I take is another sign that my alopecia is not a death sentence. I can still do everything I wanted to do, and I can do it in… Continue

Added by Andrea on January 28, 2010 at 1:14pm — 8 Comments

Need Some Advice Please!

Hello Alopecia Friends,

My daughter Kimi is getting married in September and I, of course, am absolutely thrilled. Her fiance' is a wonderful man who I absolutely love. My dilemma is, as the "Mother of the Bride," I will be in the spotlight quite a bit at the wedding. As a lot of you know, I have a headful of tattoos and do draw attention to myself pretty much wherever I go. I, however, do not want to draw attention to myself at Kimi's wedding because she deserves the whole spotlight. My… Continue

Added by Dotty on January 27, 2010 at 2:19pm — 9 Comments

It’s been a tough journey to this point

Hello everyone,



I just wanted to start out saying that you are really a bunch of beautiful people! With and without hair! I’ve been admiring you’re photo’s and reading your blogs, and I’m really drawn into you’re openness. I’m truly amazed by some of your willingness and creativity to try different things. Whether it’s baring it all, wigs, tattooing, etc… Just illustrates how ones true beauty is really not skin deep!



I truley appreciate reading everyone’s blogs. Especially… Continue

Added by John on January 26, 2010 at 1:58pm — 8 Comments

Why alopecia makes me a better person

Hi, if you have read my other two blogs you know I am pretty good with my AU, that I actually in some ways like it at this point. Here are some reasons why



1. I am stronger- this is kinda obvious, we are all stronger because of this, we go through a life changing thing really, especially in our culture where looks are so important, where hair is a billion dollar industry, we are thrown into this and we must deal, we must be ok, and we are. it is only hair. I repeat that to myself… Continue

Added by Erin on January 25, 2010 at 1:00pm — 9 Comments

I'm scared!

it's been a year since this problem stared again!! and i'm really scare because it's getting worse!!! the first bald spot it's already full of new hair :D it was really big!! but i have new ones!! and they are not that big, but they are big!! and i notice that i have like 3 new littles spots, and i don't like it, on the big spots i can notice some regrowing, and i some of the old spots are getting bigger, and don't like it, but i'm really scare because i can still cover it, but i don't know how… Continue

Added by brenda j on January 25, 2010 at 1:00am — No Comments

Horoscope

I'm not the kind to put much stock into horoscopes, but I checked mine today, and it made me smile.



From Real Detroit Weekly.

Cancer: You can't fix everything all at once. Just because you've seen the light, it will be awhile before it starts reflecting itself in your outer reality. For the moment, all you can do is trust the fact that the seeds for change have been planted and try to keep them watered. Don't look for results or think that the results from this will be what you… Continue

Added by Andrea on January 23, 2010 at 10:07pm — No Comments

1 year alopecian anniversary...isn't this the paper anniversary? I'll take hair instead:)

So about one year to this day I found my first spot...I remember being in complete shock, getting verification from the hubby and thinking "What the heck is this?" I remember going to my 1st doctor is somewhat of a panic and being told "alopecia" and thinking alowhat??? I remember a second spot starting while we were at the cabin and this is where the story turns ugly. I remember that weekend just bawling as I had more and more hair fall out and felt tingling all over my body. I remember just… Continue

Added by Jennifer Krahn on January 22, 2010 at 10:52am — 7 Comments

Swimming cap?

Joined the gym here in Spain, went swimming this morning, after 2 lengths got called over by the lifeguard. He said "This might sound absurd but you need to wear a swimming cap. It's the rules of the pool." Erm...what? What would be the reasoning of this rule? I would hazard a guess at the fact that hair gets trapped in drains and they want to avoid that. So why would I need to wear one? I looked at him a bit perplexed and he said "I've got one here you can borrow." So I sighed and said "OK"… Continue

Added by Hayley Burton on January 22, 2010 at 9:56am — 5 Comments

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