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This is specifically for frontal fibrosing alopecia sufferers. To share information and support each other.

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Latest Activity: Jul 8, 2023

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Botox and FFA

Started by 2Dachshunds. Last reply by Shawnaynay Jul 8, 2023. 18 Replies

Hi Everyone: I remember there is a women on here who connected Botox to FFA. I was given the article, Frontal Alopecia after Repeated BotulinumToxin Type A Injections for Forehead Wrinkles:An Underestimated Entity?Antonino Di Pietro a Bianca Maria…Continue

Tags: Botox, FFA

Trying a new approach with CBD oil...

Started by Robin. Last reply by anettemandell Apr 20, 2023. 31 Replies

Hello All, I am venturing into new territory. It just dawned on me that a good experiment would be to try a medical grade CBD oil tincture on my hairline and see if it affects the redness. CBD is the nonpsychoactive part of marijuana that is being…Continue

Man with FFA. New member.

Started by Thomas. Last reply by Thomas Nov 23, 2022. 27 Replies

Hello,Thought I’d share my experience, as one of the few men with FFA, in the hope that it will be useful to others. It’s possible that the condition progresses and responds differently in men. I’m 40, live in London and otherwise healthy.I first…Continue

Dermatologists who specialize in alopecia?

Started by NorthCarolinaMama. Last reply by tcasal Nov 2, 2022. 1 Reply

Hope everyone is having a great weekend!I'm a freelance writer working on a story about alopecia. I need to find a dermatologist at major hospital or teaching institution to interview -- any suggestions?I've already reached to physicians at Duke,…Continue

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Comment by Jules UK on September 5, 2014 at 3:53am
Sorry, Celia, we're on holiday in Spain that weekend. Next time! X
Comment by Celia on September 5, 2014 at 2:34am

Ladies - a few possible dates for a get together - 25/26/27 September - please late me know which of these dates you are free on then we'll go for the maximum number of people - OK ? I will email directions if you have not got them from last time. X

Comment by Debs on September 4, 2014 at 4:44pm
Polly, yes I had episcleritis diagnosed back in June. Used steroid drops in my eye for 28 days. I am seeing a medical herbalist now to get extra anti inflammatory herbs in a tincture. I am certain the FFA and episcleritis are linked as both are unflammation in the body and cause is unknown.
Comment by Meme on September 4, 2014 at 2:05pm

Hello Norfolk girl

 

I am in Suffolk so if you need a lift just let me know.

Comment by Annie on September 4, 2014 at 10:31am

Hi all,

I just wanted to update everyone.  I had my annual eye exam yesterday.  It's been 14 months since I started Plaquenil, and my eye doctor says he can see absolutely no adverse side effects to date.  I wish I could say positively that the Plaquenil is helping with the hair loss, but it's hard to know where I'd be if I weren't taking it.     

Comment by Polly UK on September 3, 2014 at 2:30pm
Hi C, I'd love to meet up again, I too find it helps talking to people who understand. However we're away for the last 2 weeks of September and in the middle of October so I may have to miss this time.
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I went to the eye clinic yesterday because I've had a pink/red eye for more than a month and now on Steroid eye drops and something to lower the pressure caused by the inflammation. I think Debs posted something similar a few weeks ago. I'm sure it's connected as I have recently been suffering spotty blotchy facial skin. I have been taking one Hydroxy instead of two for last 2 months because of the possible side effect of dark skin pigmentation and seeing derm next week to check if it's made any difference. It's definitely not as dark now - I look like I've washed my neck now;) and although my hair is still falling out I don't think it's receded further.
I've been enjoying the summer and tried to forget about FFA but the recent eye and skin problems have made me focus on it more.
I've been mainly gluten free since March and feel better for that and still taking turmeric extra, biotin, zinc, D3 and a multivitamin for the immune system.
I think a course of steroids would help me right now as I inhale them daily for asthma, snort it for rhinitis and blocked ears and now eye drops... does anyone else on here have those things in common?

Polly
Comment by Norfolk Girl on September 3, 2014 at 1:23pm
I'd be interested but it may be tricky from North Norfolk!
Comment by Meme on September 3, 2014 at 9:16am

Hello C

Yes I would love to meet up again, I found the last time very comforting to talk to others who instantly understood how I felt. 

Comment by Celia on September 3, 2014 at 9:14am

That's good thank you ladies - I will look at some dates and we will try to suit all as before - will pick 3 and hope for the best - I am trying to contact Caro but - no joy ! X

Comment by Jules UK on September 3, 2014 at 6:43am
Mush?? Sorry....
 

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