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If you shave it all off
Hi - I have FFA, took years for the doctors to take it seriously.
I have had the cortisones, NSAID , and minoxidil and have had reactions to first two. Moon face, neuropathy.
The hair just keeps getting thinner and I am 59.
I hate the itching - it never seems to actually stop.
It is spoiling so much in my day to day life, worst days being stressed days and the ones with flares.
I am healthy eater, do like wine, not much dairy but its there.
I might cope if the flares stopped. Prednisone works but feel out of body with it for a while.
I am thinking of just shaving it all off, and walking out.
I will not do hair pieces and such, the itching will have me scratching and then I will look a mess.
New look, new start. I am in shock as FFA has robbed me.
This is the future, worrying about hair - maybe get rid of the hair.
Anyone tried it?
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Comment by Steve on August 9, 2015 at 1:02pm
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Hi Gilli,
I am a 24 year old male and I have AT. I have also been on multiple prescription and I have had no luck so far. I got to the point similar to you where I was fed up with trying to keep my hair and try ways to make it look acceptable. Then I got to the point where I said "Stuff this" and I shaved it all off. It was a massive step for me and did take me some courage. However, it was strange to start with but I wanted to take control off my AT and stop it taking control off me. I am so glad I did it because it is honestly for me personally, a lot less hassle.
I would recommend possible using Aleo Vera Gel to maybe stop irritation? When I shave my head it also gets a little irritated and the aloe vera gel works for me. I hope you found this reply a little helpful.
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Comment by Gilli on August 9, 2015 at 1:10pm
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Thank you mini05man. I see no drawback in a man shaving it off - its strong, determined and in control.
Why this doesnt apply to women stuns me, but we do it to ourselves.
I will try the aloe vera - the itching bugs me, wakes me up, and in company I feel like I have nits - or the scratching will make them think that.
I once dated an AT man, in our 20s. He was so nice, and funny, and so much character - but in those days, bald was not what it is today. Shame for him,
Thank you
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Thank you for that, Gilli. It means a lot. It will be a truly inspiring moment if you decide to do it and you will also be an inspiration to other women. Hopefully you decide a path for you that will bring you a lot more ease and happiness. I really hope the Aloe Vera helps you or you find something that does.
Wow, you're ex partner sounds just like me. Haha. Thankfully bald is a lot more accepting in this day in age and I only hope it continues into the future for all.
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Hi Gilli
I am a woman that decided to go bald. I was wearing full lace wigs to hide my alopecia. It was very expensive to maintain. The worst part was my dependency. I was starting to feel in bondage to my hair and appearance. It was always my primary thought and concern. I would stock up on wigs being afraid to be without.
Then my soul within wouldn't let me rest. I started thinking It should be ok to be who I am. I got to the point that I wanted to go natural more than I wanted to hide under a wig.
I decided it was time May 2015. It is very liberating and empowering. I am still embracing myself in this journey. I am still adjusting to seeing myself like this. My suggestion is do what is best for you and what ever you decide you have my support from one woman to another.
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Oh Gilli I meant to tell you. I am 52.
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