Comment by Brittney on May 30, 2009 at 4:50pm

Go to your dermatologist and get the injections. I have universalis, and randomly my eyebrows grew back, but then just recently I noticed they were starting to fall out again...went last month to get the injections, and the areas that were sparse are growing back, I can see lots of black little hairs. Lots of people, even with Universalis, have luck with the injections. Try to get in there asap. I know that losing eyebrows and eyelashes is soooo devastating. Hang in there! -Brittney

Comment by Kristen Viveros on May 30, 2009 at 4:55pm

Thank you Brittney! My pcp Is trying to find me a derm that will except my insurance. This is just so sudden and I think brought on by stress. I went out last night with one of my friends and I went in my bandanna. We kept driving to all these different bars and I wouldnt get out of the car and so we just ended up going to walmart and getting me some new bandannas. Then this morning is when I noticed the inevitable.

Comment by lynne on May 30, 2009 at 5:54pm

im so sorry to hear that, u must be feelin really down and upset just now, not sure wat to say but im here if u wanna chat, i hope u get thro this, i couldnt begin to imagine how u feel, id be gutted to, keep ur chin up, sendin u big hugs, xx

Comment by Kristen Viveros on May 30, 2009 at 8:13pm

Thank you Lynne. My husband gave me a pep talk and he let me know that he is going to love me no matter what. I am so happy that God has blessed me with a loving man and a circle of friends on alopecia world.

Comment by Ajithkumar on May 31, 2009 at 1:39am

Try to avoid thinking about it, it will pass. GOD be with you!

Comment by Mary on May 31, 2009 at 1:49am

Kristin, I know exactly how you feel. I lost my eyebrows and lashes just about a year ago...I knew it might happen because I was going AU, but I hoped it might stop at my scalp only. It was SO upsetting when I realized they were going. I had very thick, distinctive eyebrows, and I think it was harder on me to lose them than it was to shave my head.

What I did was to go and get permanent eyebrow tattoos done before all the eyebrow hair was gone, so that the makeup artist could follow my natural brow line better. I'm glad I did that.

My husband loves me no matter what, too. That has helped a lot. Please know that you're not alone and that you'll still be you if you lose your eyebrows and lashes. I'm still me. Hugs, Mary

Comment by JeffreySF on May 31, 2009 at 1:50am

Losing the eyebrows was the toughest for me too.
You can try the cortizone injections or go for the tattoos like I and others have.

Keep your spirits up.

Jeffrey

Comment by Kristen Viveros on May 31, 2009 at 9:53am

thanx guys for the uplifts. losing my eyebrows has put me into a very depressed state. i am feeling like i dont want to leave my bed. the only thing that gets me out of bed is my kids and the fact that i want to see if the ups truck came yet with my passports so i can go to mexico. i dont understand something tho cuz all the hair on my head is not gone yet. i mean its gone in a big patch in the back and the top is very thin (if i would let it grow back in) so i have to shave my head almost everyday and now i dont understand why i am losing my eyebrows so fast.

Comment by JeffreySF on May 31, 2009 at 12:43pm

Alopecia is so unpredictable. There's no rhyme or reason or a set pattern it follows.
I know Grrrrrr. keep breathing....

Comment by Amanda Reitmeier on May 31, 2009 at 4:35pm

I know its a little more expensive and a little painful and uncomfortable at first, but I've felt a lot better after getting permanent makeup done after I tried the injections for a while and they didn't really work for me. I've done my eyebrows and might do the eyeliner this Summer or next year. So, if that's a possibility, I'd recommend it! I understand, though, know you're not alone!

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