Hi everybody my name is jeremy & I have scarring alopecia. i am 20 & feel like this has really destroyed my life. i have several bald spots through out my head with the worst right in the front. my dermatologist is not sure what caused it he suspects it might of been from picking at my scalp due to anxiety (i lost my mom who was my best friend to cancer 2 years ago). My dad tries to play it down & tells me its just hair & most men go bald anyway but he doesn't understand that it is abnormal looking & i cant even shave it off due to the scars. i know there is way worst things then hair loss trust me i have seen it firsthand but it is still a very traumatizing thing especially to someone my age. Before this i would always get lots of attention from girls now i cant get the time of day from them & have noticed it has made me shy away from even going around friends & having fun.sorry to rant & complain but it feels good getting it out.