Comment by MagPie on February 27, 2014 at 11:19am

Hi Jade - So sorry to hear that this is happening to you. Are you seeing a dermatologist? They can prescribe treatments that may be helpful - cortizone injections, topical solutions, etc. Unfortunately, the unpredictable nature of Alopecia makes it really difficult to treat. If you are concerned about your appearance, I'd recommend looking into wearing scarves, hats, or wigs - or even rocking a bald scalp! - whatever makes *you* feel like yourself. It wasn't until I shaved off what was left of my hair (about 20% of my long, gorgeous curls) and got a wig that I felt like myself again. Wearing a wig was a big adjustment, but I'm so much happier with my appearance, it has made the stress of alopecia much easier to manage. www.voguewigs.com has really great choices, and there are lots of customer reviews to help you make a decision. I see you're in the UK - so maybe reach out to some support groups in your area for more advice. For me, the hardest part was the shedding stage, which is where you are now, so I give you all my sympathy. Hang in there, keep shining, and take care of your self.

Comment by Jade Smith on March 11, 2014 at 3:33pm

I have had all the treatments they can offer me now , I have been seeing my dermatologist now for three years and she isn't sure what I can do. I know I just wish half the time I was like most "normal teenagers"

Comment by Jade Smith on March 13, 2014 at 6:22pm

Hello i have had alopeica from the age of 13 aswell:). I do wear wigs my self got many different colours and styles. I personally love my wigs, im just finding it real hard atm as im going through the shredding stage and i dont know wear to shave what i have left of my hair off and be brave and go bold , or just keep watching it fall out day by day. Thank you so much for your advice on wigs and things really means alot xx

Comment by Jade Smith on March 14, 2014 at 12:27pm

hmmm that's the problem that I am having  atm I am just watching my hair fall out. I would say 90% of my hair has fallen out with in just over 3 weeks. I just don't think I have to guts to shave it all off -.- , such a hard choice to make. Did you find it hard shaving what you had left off ? because you wouldn't of known what you would of looked like x

Comment by Jade Smith on March 19, 2014 at 12:28pm

your right there about the scary bit because I looked really rough and untidy with all this hair. But now I have shaved it off I looks so much better but I did save a small part of hair to use as a fringe when I wear a scarf x 

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