Alan
  • Male
  • Berkeley, CA
  • United States
Share on Facebook MySpace
  • Blog Posts
  • Discussions
  • Events
  • Groups
  • Photos (8)
  • Photo Albums
  • Videos

Alan's Friends

  • GottabeKate
  • Linda
  • JeffreySF

Gifts Received

Gift

Alan has not received any gifts yet

Give a Gift

 

Alan's Page

Profile Information

Relationship Status:
Married
About Me:
I was diagnosed with AA in '86, while I was in 2nd grade. I have had some months where I have some pretty big patches, but they eventually go away after a few months of using Minoxidil. I remember having the cortisone shots once around 3rd grade and being in tears. I'm guessing it wasn't that painful, just more frightening that the doctor was using a needle to inject drugs into my scalp. I would wear baseball hats to school all the way through college. I remember one time in 5th grade a teacher's aide asked me if I was having chemo because of my hairloss. My old doctor thought my hairloss was from a combination of physical and environmental stress. I do have a lot of allergies, but I feel like I'm a pretty laid back person with little stress. To this day I still have trouble feeling comfortable explaining my "disease" to people. My patches have gotten smaller, but my neckline and front hairline have receded. My eyelashes and eyebrows come and go. I don't lose them fully, but they get really thin and have patches of baldness. I'm hairless on my arms, legs, back and chest, however that might be due to my Chinese/Hawaiian ancestry.
Do you have alopecia?
Alopecia areata
Are you age 18 or older?
Yes - I am 18 or older

Alan's Photos

  • Add Photos
  • View All

Comment Wall (2 comments)

You need to be a member of Alopecia World to add comments!

Join Alopecia World

At 11:17pm on May 18, 2009, Linda said…
Hi Alan, welcome to alopeciaworld, I love your pic!
At 8:21pm on May 9, 2009, JeffreySF said…
Hi Kekoa,

Welcome to Alopecia World.

jeffrey
 
 
 

Disclaimer

Any mention of products and services on Alopecia World is for informational purposes only; it does not imply a recommendation or endorsement by Alopecia World. Nor should any statement or representation on this site be construed as professional, medical or expert advice, or as pre-screened or endorsed by Alopecia World. Alopecia World is not responsible or liable for any of the views, opinions or conduct, online or offline, of any user or member of Alopecia World.

© 2024   Created by Alopecia World.   Powered by

Badges  |  Report an Issue  |  Terms of Service