"I can so relate to how your mother constantly asked if you could see her bald spot. I used to be so much like her, always thinking everyone could see my spots/thinning hair. I was obsessed and it drove my hb and daughter crazy. In the end I learned…"
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estella garcia commented on Lisa's blog post A quick question for any of you who could help!!"my doctor has mentioned spiro,did your sheds increase?"
estella garcia commented on Lisa's blog post Does anyone have androgentic alopecia?????"I also have androgenic alopecia, it really is sad ,because the doctors don't really give you to much information.except try rogaine,, best of luck to you"
estella garcia commented on Lisa's blog post Walking in my mothers shoes."Lisa,i have tears running down my face reading this story,i am also asking my children everyday if they can see my bald spot,and of course its a no,they just say its your part.nine months ago you couldn't even see my scalp threw my thick curly…"
Donna DeHoog left a comment for Lisa"Hi Lisa! I am Donna! How are you? I know this alopecia mess is so challenging on a day to day basis. If you need to vent, I am here! Hope to talk to you soon!"
Karina Louise commented on Lisa's blog post Does anyone have androgentic alopecia?????"Definitely check out www.heralopecia.com - there are some great forums there about androgenetic alopecia."
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- I am a 33 year old woman. I am self employed in the beauty industry, never been married and have no children. I am a happy energetic person, with a great circle of friends. I was diagnosed with androgenetic alapecia almost one year ago. I have always had a head full of thick curly hair until now, I'm still trying to get a grip as it is still disappearing. I figure if I reach out to those who are experiencing what I am, it could help tremendously. Sometimes I am lucky enough to forget about it during the day only to turn crazed upon being reminded when I run my hands through my hair and only half is remaining. I am unsure what hair will be left as it continues to fall out. I want my life back! Or, maybe a better one than I did before if I could just learn to accept and adjust to what is happening to me. I would love to say "it is just hair." ....but we all know better, that mantra just will not work!! :0 I am really thankful for finding this site as I hope it is a source of strengh for me and a place where maybe I can help someone else too.
- Do you have alopecia?
- Female pattern baldness
- Are you age 18 or older?
- Yes
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Walking in my mothers shoes.
Posted on August 21, 2008 at 9:38am 6 Comments 0 Favorites
I happen to have a very beautiful mother. I know everyone says that but she really is unusually beautiful and ridiculously unaware of it. She has smooth dark skin with big almond shaped brown eyes, a straight small nose, a contagious white smile, great legs, dark hair and genes passed down that gave her a great shape she never had to work for. She was valedictorian when she graduated, and played pro tennis until an injury led her to start her life as I know it now. While I was growing up my… Continue
Does anyone have androgentic alopecia?????
Posted on August 9, 2008 at 7:03pm 12 Comments 0 Favorites
I have read so much on here and I cannot find if anyone has androgentic alopecia. Am I the only one suffering from this? I do not know what to expect and I am scared. I do not even know if it can change into something else! My doctor has so little to say and I do not know where to turn. What gives??
A quick question for any of you who could help!!
Posted on August 7, 2008 at 8:55am 7 Comments 0 Favorites
My dermatologist has had me on a medication, spironolactone, for 9 months to help treat my andr.alopecia. He said although it will not get back the hair that I have lost, it should stop any more from falling out. I do not believe that it is working at all. I wondered if any of you have tried this med. or if you know anything about it. Any info would be appreciated! Thanks!
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- At 6:38pm on November 5, 2009, Donna DeHoog said…
- Hi Lisa! I am Donna! How are you? I know this alopecia mess is so challenging on a day to day basis. If you need to vent, I am here! Hope to talk to you soon!
- At 10:10pm on September 16, 2009,
julie said…
- hi Lisa... I too have AA or so dr says from a biopsy.. did you get a biopsy? Mine started in 04 and i'm not bald, yet it just lays wierd, you know? Mine is hard to explain.. I pull it back and constantly analyze if the part should be that wide.. its awful.... is yours any better? My dr told me most women get AA by a certain age, although that should make me feel normal? I dont know anything anymore... I worry about it and am trying so hard not to but unless you are going thru it, you just dont understand. Did you see a therapist for it as I had to stop having no job and insurance. Guess I wanted to ask you what your dr told you about it, guess my dr said the same thing... You are SO SO pretty and you are a strong person. Just wanted to talk to you since you have the same thing I do... Hoping mine doesnt get worse, yet its been almost 5 yrs and I think if it were going to, wouldnt it already? have to practice rational thinking but i still worry regardless and i cant help it... hope you are feeling good today.. You have a friend in me!
- At 6:40am on August 5, 2009,
Ally said… - Hi, thanks for the msg if you ever need any help regarding meds, or cosmetic options I'd be more than willing to help, I'm in my twenties and my alopecia has hit me hard aswell, I have spoken to a lovely lady called Pat on alopecia world who helped me a lot regarding cosmetic hair and there are lots of other ladies on this site who are so helpful, hope I can be of some help to someone else just give me a shout anytime x
- At 4:50pm on July 17, 2009,
Karina said… - Hi Lisa!! I´m from Argentina..I have telogen effluvium and my hair doesn´t stop falling out. I don´t know how to go out..Are U wearing someyhomg on your head?
- At 5:34pm on November 27, 2008,
CSue said…
- At 11:50pm on November 25, 2008,
Melissa Harris said… - Hi Lisa! Wow, it's been a while! Sorry for that! I got your last message, thanks! I think of you often too! Wondering if you are ok and if things have gotten better or worse or the same. I know what you mean, sometimes it's really hard to say anything positive. Just the other day I was like, I'm just so sick and tired of being sick and tired! But I dont complain to anyone around me anymore because they are probably tired of hearing it too. It's truly draining! Sometimes I get sooo tired!! Anyways, here I go again! Yes, we have fall here in New Mexico! It's beautiful too! We don't get a ton of snow here but some. Not like you guys though! I went to Cleveland, Ohio like two years ago in March and I thought I was gonna die of coldness! LOL! It was funny to the people who live there! I guess you all get used to it! I would like to visit when it's the summer or fall next time! Girl, I've just been busy with my kids! Birthday parties, soccer, school, work, it all keeps me busy and mostly not focused on the hair part. But when I look in the mirror, UHG!! It's terrible!! then I re-live the whole feelings again! Trying to just stay busy and not so focused on it. My husband doesn't seen to care too much. Now he is having a little hair loss and freaking out about it, I dont want to hear that!!Come on!! Being a female and still young is worse I'm sorry!!! Crazy, right?? Well I guess that's why us like kind talk because we can relate!! LOL! Anyways, hope you have a great holiday and enjoy your fall out there! Wrote back when you get a chance. Take care!
Melissa
- At 5:53pm on November 7, 2008,
Susan said… - Did you shed alot after stopping the pill?? I want to come off the pill but Im scared I'll lose more hair......How much spiro do you take ???
- At 7:22am on November 3, 2008, Susan said…
- Lisa-- Could you tell me the name of the medciation you are taking for hair loss and the dosage?? I too have FPB and am only on birth control...Thanks for the help.
- At 3:25am on October 22, 2008, Melissa Harris said…
- Lisa,
Hi there! Just wanted to check in with you and let you know I was thinking of you! I hope that you are doing ok. Write me back when you can!
Melissa Harris
- At 1:21am on October 1, 2008, Melissa Harris said…
- Damn Lisa! Hope that you are doing ok girl! I know how you feel!! Just started feeling like that again recently! I'm so tired to shedding and loosing the hair. I mean, it's getting a little better, but it's still shedding and it drives me nuts!! Sometimes I just wanna scream!! I see other women that have hair for days and I used to have hair like that too! It's really hard to take. But what else can we do but move on with our lives and try to forget the pain. I'm 37 years old now. My thing is that I have 2 kids, a 5 year old and a 3 year old so that kinda keeps me distracted and busy most of the time. I think that actually helps me not think about it too much during the day. Plus, I do believe in God and I am hopeful that I will be healed, but it is still hard to believe that when things seem to be getting worse. I think I need to believe and have hope in something, otherwise I would have no hope and go insane! It would be too hard! Anyways, please let me know what happens with the natural doctor and your results. I'm interested in knowing what they tell you. Please take care of yourself too. Keep working out, eating well, ect. You will feel physically and mentally better if you keep that up. You also have the option (if you want to) to wear hair pieces. I have a few of them and sometimes wear them when I feel like it. It helps me feel better about how I look. I will send you some pics. of me with them on if you like. Do you have another e-mail address that I can send you pics. at? My other e-mail address is mjharris27@hotmail.com if you would like to e-mail me too. Just remember, you are beautiful no matter what happens and the people who really love you will be there for you always. Try to enjoy your life as much as you can. I hate the fact that this disease robs us so much of our happiness. Don't let it win!! Do what you can in the meantime to make yourself feel better! Go out and see a movie with your boyfriend, go for a run, go shopping, be with family and friends that love you. I know we will make it out of this sadness somehow. How is your mom doing? What does she think about all that's been happing to you? Well, hope to hear from you soon Lisa! Bye for now!
PS Please feel free to vent anytime! I'm always here and I will never judge your feelings because I have been there myself!! Take care!
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