Canadians with Alopecia

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Canadians with Alopecia

A group for Canadians with alopecia. A Mari usque ad Mare

Members: 309
Latest Activity: Aug 29, 2022

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Wig shop in greater Toronto

Started by Sue. Last reply by Brandy Snap Oct 28, 2015. 17 Replies

Permanent makeup in Toronto?

Started by Cheyenne Oct 28, 2015. 0 Replies

Wig stylist in Ottawa?

Started by Heather. Last reply by TALLIE Apr 7, 2015. 3 Replies

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Comment by Carol on May 15, 2008 at 8:23am
Thanx for doing the research on Nair JeezLouise! I've often wondered about it. Oh well, back to using the bowling ball buffer! LOL
Comment by Mike on May 13, 2008 at 12:51am
Maybe this question has already been addressed...but I am just wondering if any of you have used or considered using NAIR on the scalp? Just wondering if it works or if it is even recommended.
Comment by Carol on May 6, 2008 at 1:58pm
JeezLouise
What insurance company are you with? I'm at the point where I think I may try handing it in with my taxes like Coral Lee suggested. I'm sick of fighting with them - is it impossible to make anything insurance related pleasant?

Mike - We may move to Sask. eventually. We went in January to a town called Oxbow and almost bought a house.
Comment by Mike on May 5, 2008 at 4:18pm
Hey everyone. Great to see a Canadian group! Are there any here from Saskatchewan???
Comment by Diane on May 4, 2008 at 7:34am
Few years ago, I've asked... the answer I got was that they only reimburse one wig to cancer patient undergoing chemo.... I never asked again and did not fight for it... I've heard that in Québec, one can get it paid through the RAMQ but it is a long fight.... the only person I knew who was succesful with it took her request to her deputy!
Comment by Carol on May 2, 2008 at 9:17am
Insurance eh? I've dealt with them and they are just so - AGH! They told me they'd reimburse me for one wig but only if I had developped alopecia after we started our plan. Unfortunately that wasn't the case so I never got a wig. I wrote letters, gave them letters from doctors and a package from the NAAF (which only seems to matter in the US) and nothing! If you're going to fight it though make sure you refer to a wig as a prosthesis and make sure they are aware of all the mental effects of alopecia. In this case it doesn't hurt to victimize yourself to get your way. I'm sure it'll work at some point. Good luck!
Comment by Cheryl, Co-founder on May 1, 2008 at 8:57pm
Thought I would add a question to this forum. Do any of you have any luck with getting insurance to pay/contribute to your wig purchases. I know in the USA they a lot of people receive reimbursements for wigs.
Comment by Orbit on May 1, 2008 at 6:22pm
Yep, runny nose and watery eyes, that's me - so glamorous! I'm always getting crap in them. When I am cleaning anything dusty, vacumming, or gardening I wear one of those little hospital masks. It helps keep the allergens at bay. I know i look like a SARS victim, but really don' t care.

Rebecca, I haven't had the burning or pain described in the eye area. You may want to ask the doctor. Don't worry about the brows, you'll get better at drawing on the eyebrows, it only takes me about 5 mins to do both these days.
Comment by Erin on May 1, 2008 at 1:28pm
I have no eyelashes other than random ones that come and go, but never a full lash line.. and no eyebrows at all. I definately find that I have eye problem from this.. I've had blisters and bumps on my eyeballs.. it is annoying, that is also along with my immune system attacking them haha.. anyway also the no nose hair part sucks.. i am always having a runny nose.. ohh well haha
Comment by Carol on April 28, 2008 at 1:17pm
My eyelashes have come and gone, currently I have lashes on 3 of 4 lids. I haven't found that my eyes hurt but it is much easier to get dust in your eyes (and sweat in the summer - ouch). If you got new glasses I would most likely blame the glasses, especially if there was a significant change in your prescription. As for the eye brows, it took me a few months before I got it down and now I even have a few different styles I use!
 

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