Comment by Amanda on March 30, 2013 at 4:15pm

I had the same thing happen to me when all my hair went. I was technically diagnosed with eczema but did feel very itchy all the time. Now I use aveeno body wash ( the kind that has oatmeal in it ) and it has helped a lot!! From my experience I feel it is just your body trying to get used to not havin hair so your skin is more sensitive. Mine got better with time and now I only have the itches once in a while.

Comment by DM on March 31, 2013 at 12:48pm

hi christy, i am losing hair everywhere except my arms, it is accompanied by severe itching. when it itches, the hair is coming out. is that what you're experiencing? recently, my cheeks have become red and i feel burning on the back of my hands. i am going to see an allergist soon. i heard with aa there is a slight itch or tingling or bruising sensation but i have very bad itching. at first it was just the lashes, brows and scalp, but in the last year, my nose, vaginal area and legs itch profusely for a few minutes several times a day and the hair comes out right then when i itch or comes out shortly after.

Comment by christy murphy on March 31, 2013 at 1:26pm

Hi DMV. I am experiencing everything you just prescribed!!!
I'm thinking of going to a allergist to.
Someone told me I need to see a rheumatologist as well. I've also recently developed fibromyalgia too
It 's so frustrating!
No one seems to know what to do to help me.
People who think alopecia is a "vanity issue" don't understand the gravity of how it affects your mental health; it probably the most devastating thing that has ever happened.
Most of my "friends" day I'm just feeling sorry for myself. I'd like them to shave every hair on their body, and then tell me I am just throwing self pity parties!
So glad we have this forum. It really helps!

Comment by Yellow Daisy on April 1, 2013 at 5:14pm

Hi Christy! Back in January, when all my hair started falling out, I decided to go see an allergist. I am a nurse and figured that the less inflammation in my body, the better. I had bad allergies for years. Each year, they would get worse. So, when I lost my eyelashes, eyebrows, and nose hair, I needed help with protecting myself from all the pollen that spring would bring. I am currently getting allergy shots. I can tell a difference from last year. The only downside is that you have to be consistent with the shots for a year. Then maintenance for two, even three years.
My head never itched when the hair fell out. But, my eyelashes and eyebrows were so itchy prior to losing them. Let me know what you find out.

Comment by michelle on April 1, 2013 at 6:25pm

Hi there,

I lost all of my hair within the last 2 years..just noticed no nose hairs over the last 2 months....worried because I have had many viruses in the last 6 weeks. I am taking supplements..not sure what else to do.

I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2007. I was told that there is no connection to alopecia :(...

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