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It's all beginning to make sense now - things happen for a reason
When I say that things happen for a reason, I honestly believe it.
In my last post(s) I mention how my daughter has alopecia too...turns out, she most likely has trichotillomania (trich for short) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichotillomania) instead.
My beautiful girl is pulling her hair out by the handfulls - think of the width of a pencil - that's how much comes out with each tug. We are finding it behind the couch(es) and beside her bedside in the mornings. Her pony tail is now up about 2 1/2 inches from the nape of her neck and getting higher with each day.
Is this why my hair all fell out in the past...? So I would know all about trich. in the future and know how to deal with the hairloss (both hers and mine) and help her through it? I'm going with that - go along with me...
Anyone know of any trich. support groups in Victoria BC? If so, please message me.
In my last post(s) I mention how my daughter has alopecia too...turns out, she most likely has trichotillomania (trich for short) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trichotillomania) instead.
My beautiful girl is pulling her hair out by the handfulls - think of the width of a pencil - that's how much comes out with each tug. We are finding it behind the couch(es) and beside her bedside in the mornings. Her pony tail is now up about 2 1/2 inches from the nape of her neck and getting higher with each day.
Is this why my hair all fell out in the past...? So I would know all about trich. in the future and know how to deal with the hairloss (both hers and mine) and help her through it? I'm going with that - go along with me...
Anyone know of any trich. support groups in Victoria BC? If so, please message me.
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Comment by Tallgirl on October 23, 2010 at 9:20am
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Comment by Sandi Walmsley on October 23, 2010 at 11:55am
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thank you so much @tallgirl I appreciate the link :)
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Comment by Sam on October 28, 2010 at 3:06pm
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As someone who had trich for many years before my alopecia started, I am very familiar with the condition. I think it's pretty common for children to be diagnosed with alopecia since they are usually afraid/embarrassed to admit they are pulling their hair(I know I was).
That is great that you are able to relate to your daughter's hair loss no matter what the cause and be supportive. Finding a support group is also a great idea and something that helped me tremendously.
Another great resource in addition to Cheryn's site is the Trichotillomania Learning Center, www.trich.org. They keep a list of affiliated trich support groups, but unfortunately I could not find one listed in Victoria (doesn't mean there isn't one out there, though).
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