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Trying to deal!
Hello, about 4 months ago i noticed my hair texture in the middle of my head had changed and when i brushed my hair a lot was falling out I had no idea what was going on but within 2 weeks i noticed a bald patch so i decided to see a doctor who diagnosed me with Alopecia Areata. I decided to go to a dermatologist last month who said i need monthly injections and to take biotin everyday. Within the last month my hair seems i've lost so much had that i decided to star wearing a lace front wig. But i just feel like people are staring at me and and know that i'm wearing a wig, I dont no how to tell close friends and family whats going on so I haven't but feel so embarrassed and not sure what to do to deal with this diagnosis. Any tips on how you handled first being diagnosed would be great, I'm just looking to connect with others that can relate
Courtney
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Comment by Pat on March 9, 2014 at 5:05am
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When I first got alopecia I felt exactly the same way as you. It's early stages and eventually you will feel better about sharing what you are going through, especially to your family unless they are the critical type. Feeling like others are staring at you with a wig on is natural at first, because you are so self conscious about it naturally you will feel like you stand out. That too will pass. Hang in there, alopecia can be an emotional roller coaster for us all.
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Comment by Marieca on March 11, 2014 at 1:35pm
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I also felt exactly the same. When I first start losing my hair it was 8 years ago and lacefronts weren't as popular as they are now so I was wearing the old wigs. It was hot, itchy and I felt like someone's maw maw lol. Always felt like people were staring, and sometimes they are, even now with everybody and their mom wearing wigs. My hair was always long and healthy b4 it started to fall out, so people that I saw on a daily basis definitely noticed and made comments about why I was wearing a wig with all my pretty hair I have. It was awful.
I cried everyday for at least 6 months. I felt like I was being punished or something it was a mess. You will eventually get past the emotional part of it and start to realize to he'll with what people think or say. You are awesome with or without hair. If they don't like you effum! Lol
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Comment by Niece on March 28, 2014 at 9:30pm
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Oh my gosh....I too know exactly how you are feeling. I lost all my hair in three month...cried every day ...and wondered why this could be happening. its only been 7 months now..so my emotions are still pretty raw. Feels like my life will be altered forever and things I so enjoyed wont be the same. Would love to hear from those of you who have AU like me and have found ways to cope and move on. thank you.
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Comment by CourtneyRenae on March 28, 2014 at 9:45pm
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Im glad to no im not alone!
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