Scalp Injections/HELP!

Hello!

Here is my alopecia story...

My hair started falling out in April... at first I thought it was from stress ( my dad had a stroke) but, we now found out it is alopecia. It is now September and my hair is still falling out. I got my first steriod injections 2 1/2 weeks ago and I am rubbing a liguid perscription on my spots at least twice a day. I am in my senior year of high school and this is really upsetting me. How long until I can expect some progress? In some spots I'm getting tuffs of hair back yet in other spots they seems to be getting worse :( I'm hoping & praying for some new hair soon.
Hope you all enjoy your holiday! Thank you for your help!

Devon

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Comment by Devon on September 4, 2011 at 10:39pm
Hello Cindy and Terri!!

Thank you so much for your sweet words. My parents are 100% supportive but I feel alone about it sometimes. Are there any foods/products that are known to help alopecia? What about scalp masages?

I don't mean to be whiney but it's very nice to vent to someone. I really wanted a boyfriend in my senior year of highschool. I like this one boy and I'm just starting to get to know him and I'm afraid if he seems a bald spot or thinning hair he will think I'm ugly or not like me. It goes the same with other boys... I'm afraid they won't like me. I really don't want to sound vain at all these are the things going on in my mind right now :/ Anyway! I really truly appreciate both of your input. Its nice to talk to someone who understands what I'm going through
Comment by Bald and Fabulous AKA Terri on September 4, 2011 at 10:15pm
I can tell you from my experience of doing the scalp injections that you most likely have hair growth in the areas being injected. But unfortunately this does not stop from other areas from falling out. Like Cindy mentioned, alopecia is very unpredictable. I hope you continue to have wonderful regrowth but please stay strong if it doesnt happen. When I was first diagnosed with alopecia (8yrs old) I did get full regrowth after it all fell out, for a number of years.
Remember we are always here for you ....Take care
Comment by cindy Babs on September 3, 2011 at 11:46pm
hi devon. i have a daughter that is starting her senior year in hs in 2 days. she developed alopecia 2 yrs ago. alopecia is very unpredictable as you will read over and over again on this site. sometimes the steroid shots and topicals help. i think it's a good sign that you are growing "tufts" of hair. one just never knows what course this condition will take. i know this is extremely hard for you but try to take comfort in knowing that you are by no means alone. you will find a lot of support on here. try to be positive in thinking that no matter what happens you will get through this difficult time. i wish i could tell you not to worry but i am sure that's not possible. it's important to be to be brave and strong. it will be a struggle that you will be challenged by and come out stronger. i have seen it happen in my daughter. hang in there. i wish all the best for you..... :)

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