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Newly diagnosed. Would love some support and/or penpals
Hi everyone. I'm a 26-year-old female that had been losing eyelash and eyebrow hairs for 4 months now. Last month I even started seeing some nose/head hair loss :/ Well, I went to see a derm who ordered a biopsy, which showed alopecia areata. I got the news two days ago.
I've always had very beautiful eyelashes and head hair, so this is incredibly difficult to swallow.. My derm gave me some steroid injections at the eyebrow.
I don't think I know anyone in my family that has this. I am certain this was triggered by immense stress though. My complete blood count and thyroid tests have come back all normal. If I were living alone my entire life I think it'd be easier because I could just hide. I don't want to bother my family and they wouldn't really understand anyway. I haven't told my husband.. I'm terrified to. That he won't love me anymore and wish he had someone else.
I haven't really told anyone in general. I feel incredibly alone, so if anyone doesn't mind being occasional penpals, I would love that so much.
Thank you for your time. Any advice or support would be highly appreciated.
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Permalink Reply by strawberry on
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Hi Wildstar. Seattle is a nice city, I've visited once. Thanks so much for writing to me and for all of the advice. I'm sorry you've had to go through this - you're a really strong person!
I've had my thyroid checked and complete blood count test. It is all normal so I do not think I have R.A., so I don't think doctors can diagnose me with it? Regardless I'll keep these services and medications in mind. I've heard of great things about Turmeric! Definitely wanted to get some. I really hope the new regimen you've started works. Please keep us updated. Best of luck to you!!
~Strawberry~
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Permalink Reply by Cricket on
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Hi there! my name is Cricket and I'm 22 from the Seattle area and have AA as well. I've had AA all of my life so I can't say I understand the rapid change you are going through but I can tell you that things will get easier :) as young women it's espically difficult because we pride ourselfs on our apperance and when that is shifted from what we want and expect, it can be earth-shattering; but as difficult as it is it's making you a stronger and better person. By learning to accept what your body is doing without your control you will gain the confidence to go with the flow and not care about others opinions. :) I can say though that that is not an easy task in itself. Because I've had AA all of my life I got the privilege (I guess you could say that haha) of growing up with bald spots constantly shifting around my head. Some years it went into remission and I could wear the high bouncy pony-tails and be girly and then some years I had to wear hats and bandanas because I didn't have enough hair to tie back. It was only a year or two ago that I finally started to make myself love what I looked like. My AA resemble that of a reverse fryer-tuck look; with hair on the top but none on the sides or back and with a few spots hidden around the top. I would stand in the mirror and tell myself I was beautiful even if I felt like I was lying I would do it day in and day out and eventually it didn't feel like a lie anymore, I actually felt beautiful. It took a long while and a lot of work but I have more good days than bad and you will too :) If you can find one person of your family you can turn too, they might not understand right away but to help and support you they will do their best :) and espically your husband,you two got married for your connection with each other not just want kind of hair you have. And since he loves you he will do his best to support you too :) and when in doubt there are support groups like these.
Stay strong friend :)
-Cricket
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Hi Cricket, thank you for your supportive words! :)
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