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Finally shaved my head
So Yesterday, June 1st right before leaving out to work., I decided to let my mom shave my head. I've had alopecia since I was a kid, maybe 10 or 11, well at least that's when it was brought to my attention most (kids like to tease). Went to the doctor and was diagnosed, of course they tell you to switch shampoo and use THEIR preferred kind and it didn't work. Dermatologist told me to use some silly cream that literally chemically burns your scalp off, turns it purple and its suppose to let a new layer of skin grow for "new hair follicles". Yeah no that didn't work either, at least the hair growing part didn't but I sure did have a burnt scalp and the skin peeling and flakes all over the bed, UGH! Tried all kinds of oils to sooth my poor scalp, mixed oils and finally gave up on that.Other than that, I've tried shampoos, conditioners, medications, herbs, steroid shots, creams, etc. NOTHING WORKS! So I finally stopped going to the dermatologist about 4 yrs ago and over the past 2 yrs my hair has progressively gotten thinner and thinner. So before I let alopecia completely take over my hair and life, I decided to have it cut. It's gone now and it's wasn't because of alopecia, it was a choice and I like the idea of being able to say that I chose to shave my head, and that's how it will be until God says otherwise. It feels pretty good actually. Not depressed or anything about it. It's going to be covered by a wig anyways and maybe now, I can get a vacuum wig which is pretty exciting. So I can't wait to open this new chapter in my life hair free! Brighter days ahead! :) *all smiles*
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Comment by Calipso on June 2, 2011 at 9:19am
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I'm very happy for you!:) You have a great attitude:) I bet you'll have a lot of fun with wigs and no hair:) And if faith is willing the hair will grow back if not it's not that bad:)
Thanks for sharing!:)
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Comment by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on June 2, 2011 at 11:46am
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I too am very happy for you. When I finally decided to shave it was for the same reason. I wanted some sense of control of this situation. I felt better knowing that the alopecia didn't take the last of my hair. You have such a positive attitude and I wish you all the best.
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Comment by Sequoia a.k.a. Cookie on June 2, 2011 at 4:01pm
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Thanks Ladies!!!!
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Comment by Chefpam on June 2, 2011 at 5:48pm
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That has to feel good. I am still shedding like a dog. Last night was the worse. I leave for vacation on Sunday and my parents are going and I am not telling them what happened because I don't want to worry them. I have decided to make the best of my trip and enjoy my family that God has so richly blessed me with. I know it will be hard...I love your attitude and hope to get there one day. God bless.
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It does and if you are still kind of new to Alopecia, then it takes time. I'm not as brave as some on this website and go outside without a wig or at least a scarf. But maybe one day I will even get to that point but I doubt it will be anytime soon, unless when I'm at the conference. Hmmm. But usually myy head is covered, even when I did have hair I wore wigs.
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Comment by Retha on June 2, 2011 at 8:06pm
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Hello, everything takes time getting use to it, but I must admit I felt free when I cut my hair I can't explain it. I chose to cut all my hair about 2 years now, not because alopecia, I just felt it was time to begin a new chapter. I agree your attitude is great. GOD Bless..
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Comment by Jennifer on June 3, 2011 at 12:14am
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Congratulations! I shaved my head for 8 years and felt that it allowed me to move forward. Though I'm in a period of regrowth now, I've sworn to myself that if the whole mess starts up again I'm shaving my head the second I see a clump on my brush. Good luck as you move forward and I hope you find a fabulous Vacuum fitted Wig because they are amazing!
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Comment by Chiaroscuro on June 3, 2011 at 11:19am
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More power to you! :)
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Comment by JeffreySF on June 3, 2011 at 9:02pm
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Congratulations on your empowerment Cookie!
I know the feeling of taking charge of your own destiny. I did it myself 3 months into my Alopecia Journey.
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Thanks Ladies and Jeff! :)
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