"It was the same for me - during my first year after losing my hair (2008), I bought 6 different, not-inexpensive, wigs, and countless scarves, hats and coverups.
These days, being completely hairless is VERY inexpensive for me. I've given away…"
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Scared and newly diagnosed with AA
Started this discussion. Last reply by Tallgirl Feb 9. 3 Replies 0 Favorites
Hi, I am new here. I am 46 years old and was diagnosed with AA last week. I have about 5 or 6 patches.Although it feels like I am losing hair all over my head. The doctor has started me on oral…Continue
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lynne commented on Klo's blog post Well at least you will save money not having hair...NOT!"Yip i also hate when people say this to me. I lost my hair 1st time round within 3wks and then after 2yrs got it all bak and was just finally enjoying havin my hair when its again coming out! I wore a wig for 2yrs but actually hated it so this time…"
"@AZMon..Hi I bought the swim wig from hatswithhair.com, they actually make them to fit your head. I will let you know how it works as I love to go boating and wakeboarding."
AZMom commented on Klo's blog post Well at least you will save money not having hair....NOT!!!!!!"Wow--your story is identical to mine! I have a huge selection of hats, scarves and wigs! I wear the scarves in the house most of the time, but wigs the rest of the time. I have finally found the right wigs for me--all synthetic--and I feel I look…"
Alliegator commented on Klo's blog post Well at least you will save money not having hair....NOT!!!!!!"It can be expensive at first, but once you find what works for you then you can save money in the long run. I'm sure you will find what works for you. For some of us, we really do save money by not having hair. I have Alopecia, and I say it…"
Well at least you will save money not having hair...NOT!
I am sure you all have heard this comment by someone trying to get us Alopecians to see the bright side of not having hair. Well I dont know about the rest of you but this has been very expensive for me.I was only diagnosed 4 months ago and lost my hair rather rapidly. I went from buying every scarf & hat i could find to hide the bald spots on the top of my head, only to find in a matter of weeks I needed a full wig.I buy hats, scarfs,glues, combs, full wigs, halo wigs and my newest…See More
Mary commented on Klo's blog post Shaved it all off!"It's been over 4 years since I shaved off my dwindling hair, and I'm in an amazing place with it. I honestly don't think about being bald until someone asks me about it, and even that has gotten easier. This is just who I am now."
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- I am a 46, I work full time as an RN.I have great husband. I have an adult son and a step daughter.Oh and one spoiled dog.
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- Alopecia areata
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Well at least you will save money not having hair...NOT!
Posted on May 29, 2012 at 10:00pm 6 Comments 0 Favorites
I am sure you all have heard this comment by someone trying to get us Alopecians to see the bright side of not having hair. Well I dont know about the rest of you but this has been very expensive for me.
I was only diagnosed 4 months ago and lost my hair rather rapidly. I went from buying every scarf & hat i could find to hide the bald spots on the top of my head, only to find in a matter of weeks I needed a full wig.
I buy hats, scarfs,glues, combs, full wigs, halo wigs…
ContinueShaved it all off!
Posted on March 20, 2012 at 10:35pm 8 Comments 0 Favorites
It has been almost 2 months now and I have had so much hair loss that I shaved it all off last night.I thougt I was fine with it but once I started that first pass through my hair with the clippers ,I did get a little emotional.I quickly recovered and knew I was doing the right thing!
For the most part I have been handeling my hair loss pretty well, although I do still have my good and bad days. I still do the why me.I even get up in the morning and look at my wig and think "I hate…
ContinueHair loss week three
Posted on February 24, 2012 at 8:44pm 5 Comments 0 Favorites
Well I am three weeks into loosing my hair. I have Alopecia areata I think maybe I have lost over 50% with most of the patches on the back of my head a very top. I am unable to hide it anymore so I have been wearing a wig.And yes I feel so self concious in it. Yeterday it was windy so I had to worry and wonder if if was going to blow off. Luckily it did not.
I dont understand this whole alopecia areata, I thought you only loose patches. A few more weeks of this I will have very little…
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- At 8:40pm on May 12, 2012,
Rose Marie' said… Hi Klo
Thanks for the friend request. I'll look forward to getting to know you and hopefully help in any way I can.
Hugs
Rosy
- At 11:49pm on March 24, 2012,
Sandra said… thanks for accepting my friend request
- At 5:41pm on March 17, 2012,
Amy said… - Hi! I say shave it all off! You will feel so much better! It is nice to meet you!
- At 4:08pm on February 27, 2012,
Lorretta Almerood said…
Hi KLO,
You look very pretty with your wig you cannot even tell ..
Keep in touch and keep the smile ;)
- At 4:30pm on February 18, 2012,
Ms Roni said… HI KLO!
I think it would be in your best interest to find another doctor that is willing to treat you for your hashimotos. You see, my thyroid kept testing normal and when I finally got referred to an endroconologist she discovered that my antibodies were sky high like yours. She has been treating my hashimotos with Synthroid 100 mcg. My alopecia has slowed down but I am never without a spot or two. Some times they get very, very big... like the one on the back of my head right now... My alopecia is treated with steriod shots every 6 to 8 weeks. I know and understand too well the question, "why me?" ... I have researched to no end for a cure "for me" meaning everyone is different and responds differently to treatmens as you know full well being a nurse and have yet to find the answer. I refust to give up, however. It is very frustrating to say the least! Now when I discover a new spot, instead of getting angry at the good Lord, I thank him for placement of the spot! This site is excellent for support... find a different doctor that will treat your extreme antibodies! Keep in touch! I care... we all care!
- At 2:20pm on February 14, 2012,
LeslieAnn Butler said…
Hello and welcome!
How are you today? I have a spoiled dog and two spoiled cats, but they are so sweet they deserve it!
Leslie Ann
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