I have tried oral steriods, steroid injections, and topical foams since being diagnosed with Alopecia Totalis about 2 1/2 yrs ago. I had about 95% regrowth on my scalp after the combination of olux and rogaine, but no success with the first two items. But, within the year, all the growth fell out. I often wonder whether my hair would have grown without the aid of medication. Who knows. I am now Alopecia Universalis.

I have come to accept that this disease is highly unpredictable. Yet, I…

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I am contemplating getting my eyebrows tattooed. This is the second time I have lost all my scalp hair, since being diagnosed with Alopecia totalis in 2010. My eyebrows and eyelashes were never affected the first time. But, this second time around....everything has fallen out.

I have never been one two wear a lot of makeup. So, drawing on my eyebrows and putting on eyeliner every morning is a big challenge. My question is: Has anyone had any regrowth after getting their eyebrows tattooed?… Continue

I was first diagnosed with Alopecia areata in late 2010, with two nickel size patches of hairloss. It wasn't until March 2011 that all my hair fell out and I was then diagnosed with Alopecia totalis.

My hair started growing back early this year and was hoping to finally shed my wig for the first time in two years. But, the hair loss started again three weeks ago. So, now I am back where I started.

This time around is both harder and easier. I know what to expect as far as the hair…

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