Hey Natasha.... I am not sure how often you get on here but I wanted to say hi!! We are also in DSM IA and my daughter has Alopecia. Are you aware there is a really good support group that meets in Johnston. I have been to several of the meetings with my daughter. Its kinda nice to find people from our own area to connect with!!!

Hope to hear from you!!
Marte

yea i know they really cant, but at least they try...and yea i love this place :))

hello. honestly it's good to actually meet someone that is actually like me.. in many ways. i lost my hair when i was 2 as well, i don't wear wigs, and the few times that i did i went the same teasing and taunting, such as the wig pullings and other ridiculous things. obviously, i have AU, but i'm not 26.. haha. i'm actually 10 years younger. but i was just stopping by to say hello.. and it was nice to just see that there's someone a lot like me.

Hi Natasha

Welcome to Alopecia World

HI Natasha, I too have alopecia universalis and i've had it too since i was 2 yrs old. Im now 25 and i give it to you, you're alot braver than me. I struggled in school because of it. I wore bandanas until i was in the 4th grade and then i began wearing wigs. I've got plently of stories of my wig being knocked off in school but i overcame it. I couldn't have done what you done, show off my bald head to everyone. Even at home around my family, i don't wear my wig but i wear a bandana because i don't feel comfortable without something covering my head . But overall i think you're braver than i would ever be and you're right there are alot worse things than just being bald.

Thanks for adding me as a friend. It's nice to know others who have the same problems.

Welcome.

Roger.

I love your Attitude about Alopecia, welcome to AlopeciaWorld Natasha!

Hi Natasha,

Welcome to Alopecia World.
I love your energy and spirit.
Alopecia World is a great place. I've only had alopecia a year and without this place I know I wouldnt be as happy as I am today.

Welcome

Jeff

Hi, Natasha. Welcome to Alopecia World! This is a great place for great people, so be sure to make your positive presence known. :-) - rj, Co-founder

Hi Natasha, I wanted to take this opportunity to welcome you to Alopecia World. I have been living with Alopecia Areata since 1991 and know full well the struggle it can be. I look forward to getting to know you. Cheryl, Co-founder