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Hi, my name's Sophia. I'm an 18-year-old Alopecian. I started developing Alopecia Areata just after high school graduation -- it began as a small sport near my part that worried me. I panicked and went to the doctor, who misdiagnosed it as a fungal infection. He prescribed me some pricey (and pointless) medicine. A few months later, when it was clear it wasn't stress-induced or fungal-caused hair loss, I went to a different doctor who suggested Alopecia, and recommended I see a dermatologist. So then I found a dermatologist, who put me on a clobetasol propionate foam. It's been a few months now. Most of my hair is growing back, while some areas are stubborn. I'm new to this world and I don't know whether I should simply accept myself or try to hold on to what's left of my hair...
My family hasn't been very supportive at all, especially my mom, and it just makes it harder for me to acknowledge that this is all happening to me. I just hope that I find some friends here that can TRULY understand firsthand how it feels to be in this situation, who knows the exact right thing to say. Hi everyone.
- Sophia
My family hasn't been very supportive at all, especially my mom, and it just makes it harder for me to acknowledge that this is all happening to me. I just hope that I find some friends here that can TRULY understand firsthand how it feels to be in this situation, who knows the exact right thing to say. Hi everyone.
- Sophia
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Comment by Melissa Harris on November 17, 2009 at 3:14pm
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Im sorry that your family is not supportive, mine really isn't either. I tried to explain to them what this condition is and they still think it's like dying or something. I totally understand you. Just keep up your treatments and try not to stress out about it, I know that is easier said than done. I cried this morning after I took a shower because I can't stand the hair shedding. You have your whole life ahead of you, so please try to remain positive thought it. This really does make you a stronger person in the end I believe. Hang in there, Sophia, and connect with others here that your age too. I think that would help. :) Melissa
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Comment by Natalie on November 17, 2009 at 4:25pm
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Welcome to Alopecia World, Sophia! You are certainly not alone in your journey through this bizarre condition. I hope that you find the support and advice that you need here :) Feel free to ask me anything!
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Comment by Andrea on November 17, 2009 at 10:13pm
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I have been struggling with my health for several years, but a stresser last December exascerbated it and I've been doing very poorly since then. It was actually the hair loss that started in September that made my family take this seriously.
I won't try to tell you what you should do. Some people choose to forego treatment and allow nature to take its course, and others pursue every opportunity. I'm somewhere in the middle. Ultimately you have to do what is right for you.
Hopefully you will find what you looking for here at AW. Just remember: you are more than your hair!
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Comment by Sofia on November 24, 2009 at 7:07pm
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Thanks for your support, guys! You've been really helpful. For the time being, I'm sticking to my treatments. I'm seeing my dermatologist again in January.
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