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Permalink Reply by Erika on January 9, 2012 at 3:24pm

I'll tell you my story, I grew up with the thickest hair ever, always got comments when i went to get my hair cut, so im not sure if that had anything to do with it or not, but i noticed my eyebrows were falling out before i even seen a bald spot on my head, i wasnt paying attention since i had no idea what was going on, but it started in the middle of my right eyebrow and went to the right so i only have a little patch of my right eyebrow left when my other eyebrow started to go in the middle. I have yet to see a dermatologist and its been 2 years... my appointment is next week actually, i am thinking i have AU now but when i first had it it was only AA.. not sure if that helps you any but my eyebrows and body hair went more than my head hair, now all my body hair is gone and ive only a bit on my head left.

Permalink Reply by Kathryn on January 9, 2012 at 5:09pm

Mine all seemed to go, more or less, at the same time. I had been diagnosed with "aggressive AA," but it was only 3-4 months before it was obviously developing into AU. The very first spot that I noticed was on my arm. It's frustrating to not have any idea where this condition is taking you. That is one of the most annoying things of AA/AU... it goes where it wants and there's no predictability. It was helpful for me to take steps where I could to feel more in control... learn about wigs/hair pieces, buy a new hat, research make up tattoos, etc. Hang in there!

Permalink Reply by Beth on May 19, 2012 at 7:07pm

Yes, I lost my eyebrows then my eye lashes.
I am know totally without hair - AU.
Hard but getting used to it
just trying to find a wig that works
stay strong