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Trying to get a grip on AA
Hi everyone, I am new to the Alopecia world and was diagnosied last June with Alopecia Areata. It was such a shock when my daughter noticed the patch about the size of a quarter on the left side of my head...there were tears and alot of fears. Some weeks later after batteling with my GP I got to see a derm, within minutes he had me diagnosed with AA, but by this time that small quarter patch was nearly the left side of my head...and a few other small patches. I did the basic treatment with steroid injections and DCP on the larger area and all worked well. Treatment stopped and this Jan HELLO its back!!! It started with a small patch on the top of my head I now have five spots some worst then others ...I know when its happening I can feel the scalp tingle and burn and then the spot is there....this past week my eye brows are feeling the same way ....I am trying to remain postive and stress free but it's kind of hard when all your hair is falling out.
Just when I think I can handle it all I break cause there is a new spot...I am so thankful for groups like this that offer support and gives you a feeling of not being alone.
thanks for listening
Jill
Just when I think I can handle it all I break cause there is a new spot...I am so thankful for groups like this that offer support and gives you a feeling of not being alone.
thanks for listening
Jill
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Comment by Jill Wolfe on February 4, 2011 at 3:23pm
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Samantha,
Thanks so much for your reply, I am so thankful for sites like this it helps me understand this and gets me through the rough times. It's sometimes hard to take all that comes with AA....but again "m thankful for this site and others that help me get through those rough days...take care
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Comment by Rebecca Goldberg on February 4, 2011 at 7:42pm
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Hey, I also know how you feel...I'm sure many of the members on alopeciaworld do. I've been getting injections on and off for 2 years and they always work but yes, the hair always falls out again and each time my spots are bigger. I keep think about shaving my head and just getting a wig but I just dont think im ready yet plus I can still cover it with a headband....that i wear every day. It sucks a lot but this site and my newly found support group has been helping me alot. Its nice to talk to people who can totally relate to your issues without just feeling sorry for you!
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Hi Rebecca, It's like a sigh of releif when I read posts and they state just what is going through my mind...I think about the wigs...and i am still at the point that coverage is possible. I am so thankful for this site and people like yourself that care and share and make me feel welcomed and understand I'm not alone. hope to chat soon thanks again for your reply.
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