Very new to this Alopecia...stuff.
December 13,2009 combing my hair to head to church I observe a missing clump in the part i usually have. The missing portion is the size of my small fingernail. Next day it is the size of a golf ball. Next day it is as big as a baseball..cripes whats going on.

Went to the doctor and learned a new word Alopecia.

Went to Joe Shmo the barber and he said he could fix it with a different style and we could do a comb-over.Told Mr. Schmo no way and 2 days later my entire cranium was covered with 1/16" of hair. Went for the cut right off the bat. While having my son do the cut we realize that I am pretty even with missing portions/patches on both sides. Totally was not ready for that.

Found out my head looks normal (what is normal)

Doctor put me on Rogain and said in 50% of the cases it does grow back in 6-9 months, but to what extent he was not certain.

I currently have sprouts on one side but the other side is still sleeping I guess. The side not doing anything itches considerably.

Managed to go to church 2X and caught dozens of people staring and I just smile. Some asked later if I was going through Chemo. Thankfully no

My job allows me to wear a hardhat or baseball cap 24/7. Family states that it looks fine but when i show individuals that have never seen something like this, I get the "Holy Cr _ _! word"

Can't believe how much colder I feel. In time I assume that also will change.

I will give it until June thats 7 months then shave completely if it does not improve. I used to be told and thought I was pretty good looking and then found this site and maybe I still am