"I had to end that message...I had to give my son a bottle and put him in his crib for a nap....I was diagnosed with AA in the beginning of 2001...(Senior year of High school)..I went through it all...My senior year of high school sucked...it was the…"
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Issue with Minoxidil?
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White hairs
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Those white hairs?
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Heather left a comment for Christine"Thanks Christine about the comments...I have been getting some of my hair pieces in FL at one of their Flea Markets(they have everything there)in New Smyrna Beach,FL..its by Daytona Beach....The only reason I have been getting them there is because…"
Christine replied to Jenn's discussion It grew back :)"Jenn, thats great news, I'm so glad you found help with the injections. Where did your hairloss start? I have been led to believe that the lower parts near the neck are the least likely to grow back even with the injections. My pattern of…"
Christine left a comment for Heather"Welcome Heather, glad you found us here. Your Kids are adorable! I have to say I love,love love your wedding photos, and your wig! If you don't mind sharing where you got it, it looks just like my real hair did. I'm still holding on to…"
Christine replied to kathy ferguson's discussion Horrible quote from HBO show "VEEP" last night"Discusting! Rude, there is so little information out there, or positive open talk. Could anyone think this is funny?"
Christine replied to Kayleigh's discussion My new hair seems to be an issue with girls"When I read what happened to you I was shocked, I can't believe any retail business would keep on an emplyee who would be so rude to a customer?? First of all your picture is amazing, you look great, and it makes me sick, that someone would…"
Christine replied to ChrisM's discussion Baldness pattern"Hi, Chris M! My pattern started as a large spot at the lower back of head above my neck on one side, it eventually morphed into what is known as the ophiasis pattern of AA. I have had some spots in the upper crown area also, in the begining my upper…"
Christine replied to Netherlandsgirl's discussion Could it be anything else?"Hi, Netherlandsgirl, I had replied earlier, but for some reason was not able to scroll all the way down and see that you did decide to shave. Good for you, sounds like you did the right thing!! I will remember this for when and if my time comes too,…"
Christine replied to Netherlandsgirl's discussion Could it be anything else?"I've been there, my pattern of hairloss is called Ophiasis, and is mostly at the bottom half of my head, I do get spots in the upper crown areas too. I've thought each time I've had a period of lossing it, I would come so close to…"
Christine commented on Sheena Tha Cody's blog post Why do I have hair in the places I don't want it?"I feel the same way, I developed a bit of a "stash" blamed it on the Minoxidil, so now I'm using a cream hair remover on my lip, and looking at only four hairs that are left on my left eyebrow, I do not have much hair on legs or arms.…"
Christine commented on Liz's group Advice about Wigs"I'm getting to that I think I might need a wig soon phase, I was there about 6 yrs ago, and bought one that matched my prior hair color and style I've sinced changed my cut and color, and feel like things are getting really bad again. I…"
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Advice about Wigs
I have lots of experience wearing wigs and hairpieces. I love wearing wigs and I have lots of fun with it.See More
Christine replied to Christine's discussion Issue with Minoxidil?"Thanks Rose, I have backed off of it for a few days now, today I placed it only on the lower areas (I have Ophiasis pattern) this is where I have the greatest loss, and only have the sparse white hairs there, that way I can monitor it better, as I…"
Rose - shaving and wigging replied to Christine's discussion Issue with Minoxidil?"Minoxidil should be used on a dry scalp, as a wet skin absorbs too much. Maybe that is part of the stinging?"
Christine replied to Christine's discussion Issue with Minoxidil?"Hi, thanks for responding, Rose, I did use the foam, and I thought that may have started the irritation off, but not sure it seemed to sting where I put it, and I was using it oppisite days as the liquid so they were not being used together.…"
Rose - shaving and wigging replied to Christine's discussion Issue with Minoxidil?"It can be the ppg in the liquid that causes the flaking. Some people are sensitive to ppg, or they become sensitive to it after a while. Have you tried only using the foam, as it doesn't contain ppg? This could sort the problem."
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- I have had AA for about 7 yrs now, I have had several periods of loss some quite extensive about 30-40% I have never met another with my condition, and long to share with others who can understand the unpredictable roller coaster this condition can be.
- Do you have alopecia?
- Alopecia areata
- Are you age 18 or older?
- Yes - I am 18 or older
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- At 10:37am on June 1, 2012, Heather said…
I had to end that message...I had to give my son a bottle and put him in his crib for a nap....I was diagnosed with AA in the beginning of 2001...(Senior year of High school)..I went through it all...My senior year of high school sucked...it was the worst year of my life...Or so I thought..then 6 months later Everything started falling out....I haven't shaved my legs in over 10 years...I guess that's the only good thing about this condition I guess you could say....Everything I tried didn't work...I tried it all...Now I went back to my dermatologist and she says that there isn't anything to do any more because it's so exstensive....I never had the support when I first was diagnosed I think that's why I am still in Denial about it...Even my own parents...My mom kept on saying that she was hurting and no one gave HER support...(it's a really long story about my mother)...I am so glad that I have actually found people that have this...Wish they were closer but thank God for the internet...=)
- At 9:57am on June 1, 2012, Heather said…
Thanks Christine about the comments...I have been getting some of my hair pieces in FL at one of their Flea Markets(they have everything there)in New Smyrna Beach,FL..its by Daytona Beach....The only reason I have been getting them there is because my Mother and Father in Law live in FL during the winter months and then they have a cottage in NY during the summer months..Plus, my husband and I got married on the the beach in FL...Thank you on the comment of my wedding pictures...They turned out wonderful....I am sure if you would like the address I could find it and I am sure she can mail you out information.....
I am very great full for my life and that I have a husband who loves me and 2 adorable children...I can't ask for anything more in that department....I just want to be happy with myself some day soon...I know I will get there...I just need some support along the way...Thank you so much for finding me...=)
- At 3:07pm on January 19, 2011,
Andrea said… - That is a major praise to the Almighty God! A good friend of mine suffers from extreme dry eyes and what helps her is an agressive regiment of fish oil. There are so many benefits to fish oil and it certainly can't hurt. I take one a day, but she takes 3 or more. I don't get it from GNC because that is vastly overpriced, in my opinion. Walmart has one that doesn't even cause fishy burps if you make sure it says "Enteric coated."
Be blessed and know that you have been lifted up to our Father today :-)
- At 2:36am on January 18, 2011, Andrea said…
- Oh yes, my ANA was high, but what was really off the charts was my sed rate. It was 100! I do have dry eyes, but have always had them as long as I can remember, so I guess I don't know any different, LOL! I've also been limited in my perspiration. Chances are that I have a mild form of sjogren's. Some of these can manifest on a spectrum. With my Lupus, I thought I was going to die. Now, I'm much more functional than not functional. My hair grew back...curly! I lost about 95% of it when it was all said and done. I did develop psoriasis this year so that's fun. Basically, once you have one autoimmune, you're at risk for any number of them.
I'm sure you will enjoy your son's wedding, regardless of hair :-)
And yes, the hair sacrifices in India is so deeply wrong. From a human rights standpoint to a Christian standpoint. Only one of my wigs had human hair and I don't know where it came from. If I lose my hair again and have to wear wigs again, you can bet I will be very aware of where it comes from. No Indian hair for me!
- At 1:10pm on January 17, 2011, Andrea said…
- Hi Christine...just stopping by to tell you I am lifting you up in prayer. I was tested for sjogren's in Dec 2009. It was negative but I did test positively for Lupus (severely so) which was the root cause of my hair loss. Since autoimmunes go hand in hand, it would not be unheard of. Fortunately, with fish oil and restasis many people have had significant relief. Blessings!
- At 6:48pm on January 7, 2011,
Diana Wood said… - Hi Christine,
Wanted to let you know there will be a Alopecia Support Group meeting on January 21st at 7pm. Guess what? Good news, it's going to be in Kent this time. No drive to Seattle! :) Let me know if you would like more info. Hope all is well. :) Take care, Diana
- At 2:01pm on October 26, 2010,
Melissa Harris said… - Hey Christine, Just wanted to say hi because we haven't talked for a while. I'm currently wearing a stupid wig now, I hate it, terrible pimples all over my head now and I feel like I was cursed! Hope things are better for you, I'm just hanging on by a thread..take care! Melissa
- At 3:28pm on October 8, 2010,
Petra said… - The last time I went to Sequim was about 20 years ago....I'm sure it changed a lot. Do you guys take the dogs with you when you go? We have 2 dogs too and it's always hard planning a vacation with them. They are our kids so I really hate the idea of putting them in a kennel. Have you been to Leavenworth? It's a small bavarian town in Eastern WA, there are a couple of camp sites within walking distance of all the shops and restaurants.
- At 4:33pm on October 7, 2010, Petra said…
- Hi Christine, How are you doing? I've been trying to take advantage of the sunshine before the rain starts. The picture of you by the water is that on Ruston Way?
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