For my 41st birthday I got a big bald spot...

...and that's how it started for me, 8 months ago. That silver-dollar sized patch I found behind my ear has since spread almost to the part on the top of my head and continues to spread on either side. Not to be outdone, the other side has started a collection of competing, smaller patches and TODAY I noticed thinning in one eyebrow?! Just when I adjust to a new normal, normal becomes something else. :-( Been cycling in and out of depression, struggling to keep a positive outlook as my doc says depression and anxiety can trigger more hair loss, but it is a constant battle. The worst part, of course, is not knowing what to expect. I have been getting steroid injections and do have regrowth happening in the initial patch, but it has taken 7 months and is rather "moth eaten" in appearance. The shedding is constant, and if things continue suspect I will be in a wig by the end of the year (bald is not for me). Some days I am accepting of this. Other days I struggle to get out of bed and keep it together, if nothing else but for the sake of my 8 yr old son. Luckily for me I have a loving husband who, to quote him, didn't marry me for my hair, but who also can't relate to the emotional nightmare I am struggling with. So happy to have a place where others do. Hoping tomorrow will be a better day.

Views: 156

Comment by AZMom on March 18, 2012 at 1:35pm

Your story mirrors mine. I have had several episodes but my hair always grew back. In September I got out of the shower and noticed an incredible amount of hair in the drain. I combed my hair and whole sections started to fall out! I had long shoulder-length medium brown hair that I loved! I spent many nights crying and was really getting depressed. I had my daughter cut about five inches off because it was getting so depressing losing hair all over everything. I bought a wig and thought it looked OK, but wearing it all day was not an option--I started wearing a hat in the house. Finally I decided I had to get out again--I looked at wig sites constantly and bought a Petite Paige by Envy in my natural color and it boosted my self esteem--I bought three others in the same style and took them to my stylist and had them trimmed to look less "wiggy." I also bought a halo of hair by Rene of Paris to wear with baseball caps. No one would ever know. Around the house I wear beaubeaus by 4women.com and they are really comfortable and there is a great blog on there with advice and testimonials. I also lost my eyebrows and eyelashes and there are tutorials on youtube as to how to remedy this situation. I know just how you feel--we are all in this together and I hope you will feel better.

Comment by was on March 26, 2012 at 3:47pm

Only ones that can help are natural/herbal doctors. See one soon if you have not already seen one.

Comment

You need to be a member of Alopecia World to add comments!

Join Alopecia World

Disclaimer

Any mention of products and services on Alopecia World is for informational purposes only; it does not imply a recommendation or endorsement by Alopecia World. Nor should any statement or representation on this site be construed as professional, medical or expert advice, or as pre-screened or endorsed by Alopecia World. Alopecia World is not responsible or liable for any of the views, opinions or conduct, online or offline, of any user or member of Alopecia World.

© 2024   Created by Alopecia World.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service