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Wondering if anyone has this auto immune disease and had it passed on through their family? I have been dealing with this all my life off and on since I was around nine years old. Then things became even worse, where I've had to wear a wig for the last 18 years. But I don't care about me, its my daughter. She's a beautiful 21 year old with gorgeous long hair and yesterday she showed me a bald circle on the nape of her neck the size of a 50cent piece. I instantly became sick to my stomach. I know what this is, no doubt, I've seen it too many times. I made the appointment with the dermatologist, but I felt instead of making up excuses to her that I would just let her know that's its possible. She couldn't stop crying for awhile and I could only continue to tell her I was sorry. I feel that its all my fault. ): I would do anything to not let my children go through the same heart ache that I have experienced throughout the years. I figured I didn't have to worry about this, since no one within my family tree has ever had it. So I was hopeful that I didn't have to worry about my family. Has anyone else had to deal with this nightmare too? Help...
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Comment by Tallgirl on February 2, 2013 at 10:27pm
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My family had the asthma, arthritis and diabetes. No alopecia. But then, I found this to explain where my alopecia genes may have originated (see links below); blame your ancestors!
Scientists Find Possible Genetic Roots of Alopecia Areata (Hair Loss)
www.webmd.com/.../20100630/scientists-find-possible-genetic-roots-...
... identified eight genes that may be associated with the skin disease alopecia areata, ... June 30, 2010 -- Scientists have identified eight genes that may be ... This is one of the first studies to locate genes potentially linked to alopecia areata.
Genetic basis of alopecia areata -- one of most common causes of ...
www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/06/100630132744.htm
Researchers have uncovered eight genes that underpin alopecia areata, one of the most ... ScienceDaily: Your source for the latest research news and science ... July 1, 2010 — A team of investigators led by Columbia University ... be related to psoriasis because both are inflammatory diseases where T cells attack the skin.
Research | Genetic Research - National Alopecia Areata Foundation
www.naaf.org › Home › Research
On June 30, 2010, Nature Journal, the weekly, international, ... Using the number of genes associated with disease as the marker, a genetic test has been ...
Genetic Findings in Alopecia Areata Have Implications for Multiple ...
www.niams.nih.gov › ... › Spotlight_on_Research › 2011
The genome-wide association study, the first of its kind for alopecia areata, ... diseases of the skin, which they had suspected would be related to alopecia.
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Comment by Hope on February 3, 2013 at 7:39pm
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Thank you so much Tallgirl & Rose Marie for taking the time to help me with the new situation life has handed me. I both appreciate the information & the kind words.
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Comment by cindy Babs on February 4, 2013 at 12:23pm
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Hi hope. My daughter developed AU 3 1/2 yrs ago st she 15. About 6 mo ago my hush started getting patches in his beard. He is now basically going AU. He's very blonde and fair . We were told by derm the chances of passing it on are 10-15%. Your daughter may just get the one spot and b done with it so try no to fret too much.
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Thanks you Cindy and I'm sorry that your family is also having to deal with this.
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