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Newly Diagnosed with Alopecia
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This group is for people who are new to alopecia. It's a place to learn the essentials of coping and how to continue living life to the fullest despite the condition. More experienced alopecians are also invited to offer support and guidance.
Members: 545
Latest Activity: Feb 9, 2020
Tips for Coping with Alopecia from Day One
2. Consult a physician when you think your hair loss has become excessive or abnormal.
3. Get a second or third opinion if you need confirmation of a physician’s diagnosis.
4. Educate yourself about alopecia (hair loss), its many possible causes, traditional and alternative treatments, treatment costs, possible side-effects, and other options (e.g., wigs, scarves, etc.).
5. Remember that bald is beautiful, too.
6. Seek the advice of your physician and people who love and care about you before making decisions about treatments or lifestyle changes.
7. Join an alopecia support group to receive insight and inspiration from others who are living with hair loss.
8. Give others who may also be concerned (e.g., your employer, school, or church) appropriate information about your condition.
9. Maintain your emotional well-being by learning positive strategies for coping with depression, rejection, ridicule, stress, anxiety, and other negative feelings and experiences. Also develop conflict management skills, and other strong interpersonal skills, which you can use when dealing with people who choose to remain ignorant or insensitive. In other words, see a professional counselor, if you must.
10. Live life to the fullest, which includes allowing yourself to truly love and be loved and taking full advantage of the new opportunities alopecia opens to you.
Cheryl Carvery and richard jones (rj) encourage you to share these 10 helpful suggestions with others who are dealing with alopecia.
Discussion Forum
What are the top three challenges you have as a woman coping with alopecia in a hair obsessed society?
Started by PamFitros@boldlybaldwomen.com. Last reply by Macaulaccormick Aug 28, 2019. 7 Replies 1 Like
Newly balding
Started by Momuv2. Last reply by Momuv2 Aug 23, 2015. 2 Replies 1 Like
just diagnosed and scared...
Started by Catia. Last reply by Aly Dec 18, 2014. 5 Replies 3 Likes
How do I do this?
Started by MelodyAutumn. Last reply by PamFitros@boldlybaldwomen.com Nov 18, 2014. 6 Replies 1 Like
Development of AA
Started by Cam. Last reply by PamFitros@boldlybaldwomen.com Nov 10, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes
New to this...
Started by ladyeury. Last reply by wtfsamikinz Nov 8, 2014. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Just diagnosed
Started by Kteacher. Last reply by alopeciamommy Nov 1, 2014. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Children with alopecia in New Zealand
Started by MummyWendy. Last reply by alopeciamommy Nov 1, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Getting Past the Pain - Three Things You Need to Know
Started by PamFitros@boldlybaldwomen.com Oct 13, 2014. 0 Replies 2 Likes
Sad
Started by bobbi. Last reply by BarbaraK Oct 5, 2014. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Just realized it's probably not coming back...
Started by SBXBlackJade. Last reply by Angie Jun 16, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Anyone lose their eyebrows before losing all their hair?
Started by rugsfromme2u. Last reply by Anna Jun 10, 2014. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Question About AA and Eyelashes
Started by Michelle. Last reply by Kathryn Jun 11, 2013. 6 Replies 0 Likes
It's been a (long) Year
Started by Marissa. Last reply by Fay May 28, 2013. 5 Replies 0 Likes
New to this World
Started by Jackie E.. Last reply by Catia May 28, 2013. 9 Replies 0 Likes
Trying to learn how to move forward
Started by Lindsay Rossi. Last reply by Lindsay Rossi Apr 12, 2013. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Unpigmented regrowth?
Started by Jaclyn. Last reply by Annette Mar 30, 2013. 9 Replies 1 Like
New to all of this, diagnosed just days ago with Alopecia Areata
Started by Stephanie. Last reply by Annette Mar 30, 2013. 15 Replies 0 Likes
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Comment by Leisa on January 14, 2014 at 11:12pm
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Welcome to you as well Wendy. :) we can learn from the veterans of the site for sure!
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Comment by Wendy on January 14, 2014 at 10:52pm
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Welcome to all of u. I am new to this site too. It's nice to know that there are others suffering with this out there and to be able to "talk" about issues and get advice. I've been to three dermatologists, all very nice, but not really helpful. I am in the acceptance phase, and finding ways to make my life easier and better while facing this condition. After only a few days on this site, I've already got some new ideas on wigs, etc.
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I found my first patch in August of 2013. I somewhat ignored it until I had 3 more patches in November. Was seen in December by my regular doctor who diagnosed me and now I'm waiting to see a dermatologist. They take forever to get into where I'm from. :(
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Comment by Crissy on January 14, 2014 at 9:42pm
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Hi Leisa. Thank you for the welcome. how long have you had alopecia?
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Welcome Crissy, I too am brand new here. I'm not sure how much I can help. But I can give you a warm welcome.
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Hi, my name is Crissy. I was recently diagnosed, have a dozen questions, I am scared, confused and not sure who to talk to. A friend of mine found this site for me but not sure how to start with it.
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Comment by Rayna Linder on January 13, 2014 at 1:25pm
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Thank you.
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Comment by JeffreySF on January 13, 2014 at 10:12am
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Hi Rayna,
Hang in there!
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So I shaved my hair off and now I have round bald spots everywhere. It looks like connet the dots. Grrrrrrrr?..........
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And thank you. I do t know touch about AA. I'm reading everything I can get my hands on
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