I was 9 months old when I got diagnosed starred off as areata. With small patches I could hide or cover up. When I was 13 they called it totalis. When I went into the 6th grade was the first time I had to wear a wig. The previous 2 years I would just wear a hat to school but new rules would not allow it any longer. And again when I was 23 they called it universalis. This has been a crazy journey. I must say that anyone who has gone threw any of this understand the feeling of being unattractive and frustration that comes along with the loss of your hair. I have tried everything from 24, yup 24, shots in my scalp 2 times a week for 3 months, to laser scalp treatment. With nothing working. I have grown stronger the older I get I find myself say hey its just hair and if you or anyone don't like me for not having hair it's up to you. just have to keep your head up and stay strong and know you are a great person with or without hair!
Do you have alopecia? (Choose appropriately)
Alopecia universalis
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older
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Hello and welcome, Ashley!
How are you today? I have AU, too.
Leslie Ann