So on Sept. 14 we had my daughters first dermatologist appointment and the derm told me it looks like she has all the signs of alopecia. Then she asked me how I felt about hearing that and I told her that I pretty much have been preparing myself to hear those words. I told her that I was actually glad it wasn't something worse. She told me my daughter looks healthy and that most likely if I have a family member that had it or if I have a family member with thyroid its more likely to occur. So… Continue

Just wanted to give you an update on what is going on with my daughter. We have her appointment with the dermatologist on September 14th, I have noticed a lot of regrowth in her bald spots. She used to have about 15 to 16 spots and one of the biggest one was very visible, but now it is growing hair and all the other spots are growing also. I don't want to get all my hopes up,or say oh she doesn't have alopecia. As I have already accepted that their is a possibility that she can have alopecia. I… Continue

So yesterday I had one of those days were I felt sad about the unknown in regards to my daughter and how much my life and mentality have change and will continue to change in a positive way. While I was at worked I started to think about a million things and of course I felt a little down.... I was a little stressed and basically mad at the world..lol. I know we all go through these days. Its just that some people don't want to admit it. Well anyways when I got home to my children my day got a… Continue

When I first saw the first quarter size spot on my daughers head I went histerical. I did some research online and took her to the doctor. He told me not to worry about it and that he would do some tests to make sure it wasn't ring worm or some other type of bacteria. Well they told me that the lab test were negative for any virus or bacteria. The doctor then told me that she was healthy and that I did not need to worry about it. I had a breakdown just thinking how hard the situation would be… Continue