Well even though I don't know anyone on here, this is the 1st time I'm formally coming out and saying I have alopecia. I'm just SO FRUSTRATED. I noticed a bald spot September 2013, quarter sized kind of at the lower part of my head. Of course I freaked out I'm 23 years old engaged and have long curly hair. I immediately knew what it was. I went to school with someone who had/has AU. He's my inspiration because for the last 5+ years he has had all of his hair! Anyway I noticed a small bald spot last year and it has developed into a very large spot, on the other side of my head by my ear I'm noticing thinning around the edge and today I found another very small spot in the middle of my lower scalp. For The Last YEARS I've Tried NOT to stress About It because Fortunately for me I can wear my hair down and my spots go unnoticed. It's been this way for a year but I feel like it's going down hill. I am so mad at my body for doing this to me, I feel betrayed by myself! I've been to a dermatologist (steroid injections and a spray, no help) as well as a rheumatologist no help (positive ANA) whatever that means. Will it ever get better! I'm trying so hard to live a normal life and be happy for how healthy I am otherwise but it's getting really hard to see the bright side.