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May 2014

An individual doesn't get alopecia, a family does

This is my story.

My wife and I first noticed that my 5 year old daughter Akanei was shedding her hair back in December. We would see hair when sweeping up the floor, hair left on her bed…

Blog An individual doesn't get alopecia, a family does 7 Likes The 'Third Date Rule' by Debbi Fuller For those of you who are dating and don’t know how to broach the subject of your alopecia with a new person, this is my best advice: You tell them on the third date, without fail! When you go on a fi… Discussion The 'Third Date Rule' by Debbi Fuller 25 Likes

December 2013

Candace

Member Candace 1 Like Most likely the most unpopular post of all t… I have read many posts on this forum. And I get angry and bitter when I read the posts about acceptance and learning to cope! I will never NEVER accept this hideous disfigurement! I look in the mir… Discussion Most likely the most unpopular post of all t… 2 Likes

November 2013

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Member Karlijn 3 Likes Best wigs for totally natural looking hair? Hello. I am hoping the collective wisdom of the Internet can help me figure out which wigs are the most natural looking. I currently have a decent human hair wig, but it's time to replace it, and I… Discussion Best wigs for totally natural looking hair? 1 Like Wow I was diagnosed 2 months ago and it is still very hard I use to love to take showers and brush my hair but now I dread it I can even have my hair down because I have a huge spot my friends and loved… Discussion Wow 1 Like FFA treatment Plaquenil or Methotrexate Has anyone had success with these treatments? Did your hair grow back and stay? How long does it take to work? If you did not use these treatments, what did you do, if anything. Thank you Discussion FFA treatment Plaquenil or Methotrexate 1 Like Do you find it gets easier each time? Just found out last night that I have a new bald spot. This will be the third time I have gone through a 'cycle'(?) of alopecia (first time I lost all my hair, second time not so much...seems to happ… Discussion Do you find it gets easier each time? 2 Likes The bright side

I made an account on here years ago and never kept up with it but I still get multiple emails every day linking me to blog posts about coping, sadness, loss of hope and other depressing topics…

Blog The bright side 5 Likes I like you, but I'm scared to get to know you...because I'm bald

I haven't attempted at a new relationship since my last.

And I'm scared to try.

Should I tell you later?

Say I do open up and get to know you, but the constant thought of my…

Blog I like you, but I'm scared to get to know you...because I'm bald 9 Likes Men's acceptance of bald women

Thank you for all your comments. They are all very positive and have helped to give me a boost. I see that I must try not to dwell on what men (or anyone else) might think but just grab the bull…

Blog Men's acceptance of bald women 5 Likes LeslieAnn Butler

Member LeslieAnn Butler 68 Likes

October 2013

How do I accept my hair loss as ALL MY FAULT? I am coming to terms that I did not address my hair loss and now it's too late to do anything but wear a wig. I ignored my health care and am obese. I tried dieting but always yoyo up and down. Didn'… Discussion How do I accept my hair loss as ALL MY FAULT? 3 Likes

September 2013

Finding your "LOOK"

I have "worn" hair for many years. My pieces are custom made and I use tape to secure them. I take it off every 7-10 days to clean and put on new tape. I want the freedom to wear pretty scarves…

Blog Finding your "LOOK" 2 Likes At what point did you decide to shave your head?

I have had AA for 2 months now. I have lost a lot of hair but by the grace of God he gave me a head full so it still looks like I have a ton of hair. I can cover my spots with my remaining hair…

Blog At what point did you decide to shave your head? 4 Likes Kids are so accepting of differences in appe… I last used this website in 2008 and I can't believe it is now 2013 and I am back. I have had Alopecia since 2007 and coped in a variety of different ways and been through every treatment imaginable!… Discussion Kids are so accepting of differences in appe… 6 Likes I just did something STUPID I cut off all my hair. I am so damn frustrated with the amount of hair that falls out in the shower, clogs the drain, covers my body, fills my brush... I feel like Im caught in web of hair after I co… Discussion I just did something STUPID 1 Like Its been a year! I cant believe a year has passed since I lost my hair. I've learned so much about myself and others through this experience that I can't help but be grateful! Sounds crazy right? I remember feeling s… Discussion Its been a year! 1 Like GAPS diet and alopecia and wellness by Molly Vazquez

Hi everyone,

My daughter has been diagnosed with AA aged 2 years. As you all appreciate it is very confronting and I have been through sooo many emotions. She's had it for 6 months now…

Blog GAPS diet and alopecia and wellness by Molly Vazquez 1 Like

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