HI Karen,
SO sorry for the delayed reply, I haven't been on here in far too long!
Exciting to see another person in Wellington! I'm 24 and lost all of my hair about a year ago (AU), no sign of any regrowth for me unfortunately but it's very cool to know that other people have had some luck!
:) Philippa

Nice to hear from you, and great about your regrowth. I'm still not confident with my baldness after 13 months, and still keep hoping it will suddenly start sprouting, but only on my head! I'm pretty useless with my wig and keep throwing on a hat, which is okay in winter, but gets a bit tedious. Going on my "honeymoon/2nd anniversary"to Phuket in Sept. and the hair thing is a bit of a downer. Never mind, I'm thinking I might get confident enough to bare all over there. I'm a teaching asst. so like to keep my head covered at school as yr 7 & 8s can be less than tactful at times! Keep in touch

Hey Karen,
Great pics. I think you look great with a shaved head. Thanks for the posts. The hairpiece has been great so far...A real confidentce booster. Hope you are still having regrowth...yeay!

Hi Karen! Yes, such an awesome site. And the support you get from the beautiful people in this site is even more amazing. I am inspired and encouraged by your stories about regrowth, and I hope that the regrowth continues for you. =)

Hi Karen,
Great to read about your regrowth :) awesome.
Cheryl

Hey Karen,
It's funny I was just visiting your site. Thanks for the encouraging news. I think it's AWESOME that your hair has come back. JUST AWESOME!!! I am done with treatments as well. I went to the last derm not expecting to get much and she suggested shots so I though why not??? I'm done with the false hope. I do have some pricklies in my hair that feel like regrowth but I'm still losing more than gaining. I hope to get the ending you are having that's for sure. I'm pumped for you! Post pics...it's like your online journal...and journey.

i am encouraged by your story! regardless of outcome, you sound like you have a great attitude about it. thanks for sharing your story.

thank you for taking the time to respond...i guess i am just trying to understand this horrible diorder. you know i thought i had comes to terms with this years ago but now that it has resurfaced i dont believe i ever did. i find myself crying all the time and feeling completley hopeless at times. i know that i cant live like this falling apart all the time but the strength i thought i had has become nonexistant. i am so scared of what could be and of wht is already happening i cant seem to focus on anything else. (selfish i know b/c i have to wonderful kiddos and a great hubby and a truly blessed life) i just cant seem to move past this an enjoy whats right in front of me. i am sorry to be dumping on you like this i just dont really have alot of people who know what i am going tru. but thanks for listening and i think i hae talked your head off enough for now. take care and again thanks for taking the time to and sharing your story with me.

hello my name is christina and i have AA i see that you have 3 beautiful children i was wondering if you knew the statistics on passing this from mother to child..i have 2 kiddos of my own and would be devastated if this happen to them so i was wondering if you had any info on this subject if so i would love to hear it! any info at all would be good right now..thanks
chrisitna

Hi your kids are soo cute You and I are the same age I have 4 children I read your blog congratulations for taking that big step!

I'm so happy that you found my blog helpful. I got quite a bit of grief over it by the moderator LOL. I don't know but, to me and the experiences I've had, wearing a wig has caused me the most amount of embarrassment and self-consciousness and frankly, it's just not worth it! I'm reminded once in a while that not everyone is ready for this step but I do believe that proffesionals that deal with alopecia patients should encourage this step as there is no cure and self-acceptance is the closest thing we've got. Unfortuantely I doubt that will ever happen due to the fact that they are mostly pro-drug industry and push people to spend 100's if not 1000's of dollars while they are given false hope. Sorry if I'm going on a bit now but I am so happy that you've decided to make this step and yes, please keep me posted! Don't worry about your teens too much, my daughter is 14 and helps me with my support meetings and is on the lookout for any students with alopecia at her new school so she can be supportive of them as well! Just be honest with them!

Have you thought about just shaving the rest off? I felt so much better when I did! I just finished my BA in psyc this year and next year im doing the one year diploma in primary teaching I cant wait to start working im so over uni!
Kate

Thanks complete no how this all feels. I'm a hairdresser by trade and had to give it up in May when notice alopecia returned. Could not stand see hair fall as I cut it .Had it when i was 16 only one spot. Then had it when 30 one spot. Now 36 and alot more severe. Have spent bulk on acupuncture healers etc. Got that stressed had to go on antidepressants. Patches have filled in but do shed alot when shampooed and brushed. Doing the multi vitamin/mineral thing too. Keep in touch nice to know your not alone.In 18 years of hairdressing have only seen alopecia on two occasions. I can't believe it.

Hello Karen! Thanks for the welcome! How are you doing with your alopecia now? I am getting what's left of my hair cut off today.... Uggghhhh!!!!

Hey!
Yup another wellingtonian! Sometimes not the best place to live when have alopecia (ANNOYING wind!). Im doin great at the moment soo glad uni is over for the year! Just working at an after school childcare centre at the moment which I love! How are you?
Kate

this link works http://princesscharlottealopecia.com/

Awesome!! I'm glad i can help!! :) I know how much writing helps me!! and if it helps you too ... EVEN better!!

Chat soon! I MUST put my butt to bed :)

{{Hugs}}
C

Hi Karen!!

Welcome :) Sounds like we have A LOT in common!! Glad you are here.

C

Hi Karen, I wanted to welcome you to Alopecia World. I can honestly say that we are a great community here and I hope you enjoy the time you spend with us and we look forward to your input. Cheryl, co-founder