Hairs sprouting after 2.5 years!

In my last blog post, I lamented on my dad's critical view of me going outside without my wig on. Well, I have moved over 1000 miles away from home, parents and in with my best friend. In the last month I have noticed black hairs sprouting up all over! I must also disclose I have started to use the DNCB treatment that I'd previously gave up on. I had one tub of the stuff (expired, but, ah hey why not) and thought I'd use it up. Things look good!

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Comment by Karen Smith on August 25, 2010 at 1:52pm
That is awesome. It makes you wonder was it the treatment or the change in lifestyle. My daughter is in her 4rth month of sulfasalazine and just started sprouting hairs. Her boyfriend broke up with her and she just started college. So, again we wonder is the treatment kicking in or is the stress of the changes in her life. This condition is so difficult to figure out. We are going to continue treatment and hope for improvement.
Comment by Nicolle joi houseman on August 25, 2010 at 7:18pm
What is this treatment you gals are talking about?
Comment by Kimberly Duncan on August 25, 2010 at 7:33pm
What is DNCB treatment?
Comment by Margarita on August 25, 2010 at 8:16pm
The DNCB is an irritant applied to the scalp. It basically works to irritate the skin and trick the immune system into leaving the hair follicles alone and attacking the irritated skin instead.
Comment by Lee on August 26, 2010 at 5:07am
that is sooo weird, Hair grew on my head when I moved too. Unfortunatly, came back out though.
Comment by Karen Smith on August 26, 2010 at 9:13am
The sulfasalazine is a treatment that has been used for years in other autoimmune diseases and is relatively safe. You can google it and find the studies.
Comment by Rebecca Cox on August 28, 2010 at 9:08am
Hey that is awsome ! I am in a stage of regrowth as well. I have been using a shampoo and scalp treatment called nioxin it seems to be helping and if my regrowth continues as it has for the last 4 months I am hopefull that I can toss my wig by Christmas ! (at least for a little while anyhow). Best wishes to you :)
Comment by Karen Smith on August 28, 2010 at 9:50am
Is nioxin prescription? I saw your pics and they really gave me hope for my girl. Thanks.
Comment by Rebecca Cox on August 28, 2010 at 8:16pm
No its not a prescription. Its a shampoo that you can buy at wal-mart salons its about twenty dollars a bottle and it tingles when you use it so its like you can feel it working. Best wishes to you :)
Comment by Margarita on August 29, 2010 at 8:26pm
Becky, did you lose all your hair? For how long? That is fantastic news about nioxin! I have used it before.

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