I made the decision to shave and did it 9 days ago! Yes, undoubtedly, one of the scariest days of my life. But, from a quote I read not long ago, going bald is much harder than being bald. So true! Though I'm not ready to be bald in public ( I wear a Peggy Knight wig), I'm not as "wigged" out as I thought I'd be when looking at that strange person in the mirror.My question to all you wonderful alopecians out there...how to care for a bald scalp? How do you keep it smooth? Do you use a "Bic"? Do…See More

Cicatricial (scarring) alopecia refers to a group of rare disorders which destroy the hair follicle and replace it with scar tissue, thereby causing permanent hair loss. Those afflicted with this type of alopecia are faced with some special needs.See More

I was diagnosed just over 1 year ago. I can't tell you how surprised I was when the Dr came in and told me. On my previous appt, he was all positive..telling me that he was going to "cure me". I left with hope! Then to have it all smashed to pieces. At that time, my scalp burned really bad, to the point I would put cold compresses on my head. I found some help through some herbal oil treatments I found online. I now know there is no cure for Scarring Alopecia. I just have to come to terms with…See More

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.