Comment by ASRN on September 2, 2012 at 6:28pm

Mine was dark and got so thin that I shaved it - I had to shave a few patches for about a month after that but eventually it just quit qrowing in and there are no patches now .... honestly though I felt better after I shaved it - luckily I have a pretty ok head. My gramma shaved it for me and even she said it looked better! good luck whatever you decide.

Comment by Marianne on September 3, 2012 at 7:43pm

I have AU and a few small patches are starting to grow back. I just shave the spots every day with a good quality (mens) razor. I don't worry about the "shadows" on my scalp. I am tall so not many people have a direct view of the top of my head :))) I would avoid hair removal creams. They would most likely cause alot of irritation to your scalp and potentially damage the hair follical for good.

Comment by Alliegator on September 5, 2012 at 12:49pm

I would avoid hair removal creams as well. Shaving is great! I shave my head a few times a week while I'm taking a bath. If you want to try it, then I would suggest it. I love the feeling of a shaved head. I use the "HeadBlade". You can purchase it online or at Walgreens. It was designed for men who shave their head. Use a shaving cream with it. I like the Nivea men's sensitive shave gel. It smells nice too (even though I'm a woman, lol). You will have some shadow areas where you have hair, but try to not let that bother you. The closer shave that you get, the less the shadows will show up.

Comment by JeffreySF on September 6, 2012 at 10:56pm

I agree with not using hair removal cremes etc...Your hair can always grow back!

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