"My daughter started losing her hair after she started taking a thyroid medication. Dr. said that there is not a link but I think something is up with that."
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Ellie replied to Heather & Miss Scarlett's discussion Could flu mist vax cause AA in the group Parents of Children with Hairloss
Heather & Miss Scarlett replied to Lisa S's discussion Do you shave your head in solidarity? in the group Parents of Children with Hairloss"I am considering this, as is my husband, if Scarlett loses all her hair. My husband shaved his head a couple years ago for fun, and my older daughter was just beside herself with embarassment. She got over it, but she was thrilled when he decided to…"
Heather & Miss Scarlett replied to Heather & Miss Scarlett's discussion Could flu mist vax cause AA in the group Parents of Children with Hairloss"Thanks, everyone, for your responses. I agree that anything that taxes the immune system can trigger an autoimmune disorder. I don't understand the way the medical community thinks on this; every person's body is unique in minute, nuanced…"
Angie, Gracie's mom replied to Heather & Miss Scarlett's discussion Could flu mist vax cause AA in the group Parents of Children with Hairloss"If you register your child on the Alopeica Register, one of the questions they ask is did immunizations precede the onset. Now my ped said that there is no link--at her 2 year WC this is the only time I have questioned immunizations and their…"
Lillian (Tracy-mom) replied to Heather & Miss Scarlett's discussion Could flu mist vax cause AA in the group Parents of Children with Hairloss"My 9 year old developed alopecia following several asthma attackes. Like others, I believe anything that triggers an immune response could cause AA to be triggered. The fact that doctors still deny possible links to their shots shows just how…"
margaret and nicole replied to Heather & Miss Scarlett's discussion Could flu mist vax cause AA in the group Parents of Children with Hairloss"I think it is similar to how so many of our kids developed alopecia after an illness or virus, right? My daughter developed it after being hospitalized for RSV. An immunization is a virus, dead (in shots) alive (in mists) but still something else…"
margaret and nicole replied to Heather & Miss Scarlett's discussion Could flu mist vax cause AA in the group Parents of Children with Hairloss"Hi Heather,
I don't think it is causal exactly--I'm sure it will be years before there is any science to pin our opinions on either way--but I do think that adding an immunization to a compromised system can tax the system and allow for…"
Heather & Miss Scarlett added a discussion to the group Parents of Children with Hairloss
Could flu mist vax cause AA
Hi everyone. My 6yr old daughter, Scarlett, was just officially diagnosed with AA. It started in late November with one or two small, smooth bald spots that were totally camoflaged by her hair. She's had more hair loss since then, but only one spot is 100% uncoverable with her remaining hair. The thing that keeps nagging at me is that the first spot was noticed 2-3 wks after the kids received the flu mist vax. The pediatrician said it was impossible that the vax caused the AA, but I can't…See More
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Heather & Miss Scarlett left a comment for Heather & Miss Scarlett"Hi, LeslieAnn! Thanks for the welcome! We are doing well today - how about you?"
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- Mom of three great kids, one of whom was just diagnosed with alopecia areata.
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- At 1:47am on January 28, 2010, Heather & Miss Scarlett said…
- Hi, LeslieAnn! Thanks for the welcome! We are doing well today - how about you?
- At 12:37am on January 28, 2010,
LeslieAnn Butler said…
- Hello and welcome, Heather!
How are you and your family doing today?
LeslieAnn
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