Hi Heather!! I'm sorry to learn that your daughter has suffered from AA since age four. I hope you are able to find a new dermatologist and that the treatment helps your daughter slip right into remission. I wonder if there is a National Dermatology Association that you could contact for a referral? Maybe you could even contact the State Board of Dermatology in your new state. I wish you & your sweet daugther the best!!
hi heather.
yes it is hard for teenagers but i am getting through it very well most of my friends know that i have alopecia but they dont really see the seriousness in it.
Hi Heather. Yes, it does seem to be that way, doesn't it? That's alopecia for you, you never know what to expect. Melissa is terrified of needles! We tried to do the shots, but he never even got the 1st shot in. It's not worth the trauma for her, IMO. But I'm glad it works for your daughter.
We have done cortisone cream and Rogaine in the past. This time around, just sporadic use of Rogaine..
Your daughter is really an inspiration! I read in a different post, that your daughter treats with the shots. How long has she been treating with the shots? Did she begin with just one spot, or more when she began the shots? Has she had AA before, then gone in to remission before this episode of AA ~ or is it a chronic AA condition? Both of my kids are treating with the shots, and both have gained new spots of AA while treating. If you have a minute to share, that would be great. In the meantime, take care of that pretty girl of yours!!
I know. It's probably just as hard for you as it is for her.
You might want to take a look at my book. When I was spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, many women wanted my advice, and I decided to write a book so I could help as many women and girls as possible. It's called, "If Your Hair Falls Out, Keep Dancing!" It has a lot of stories about women and girls, and it's fun to read. Check it out on my page.
Hugs!
Hi Heather,
How is your daughter doing with her alopecia? Sometimes it's really hard, when girls get to be teens.
Just wanted to see how you are doing today.
LeslieAnn
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yes it is hard for teenagers but i am getting through it very well most of my friends know that i have alopecia but they dont really see the seriousness in it.
We have done cortisone cream and Rogaine in the past. This time around, just sporadic use of Rogaine..
Ttyl!
You might want to take a look at my book. When I was spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, many women wanted my advice, and I decided to write a book so I could help as many women and girls as possible. It's called, "If Your Hair Falls Out, Keep Dancing!" It has a lot of stories about women and girls, and it's fun to read. Check it out on my page.
Hugs!
How is your daughter doing with her alopecia? Sometimes it's really hard, when girls get to be teens.
Just wanted to see how you are doing today.
LeslieAnn
Welcome to Alopecia World.
I hope you and your daughter are doing well.
Jeff
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