"I just saw your post. From research I have done and talking to doctors Alopecia seems to be triggered by a stressful situation or change in hormones. This is way alot of people see their first occurrence during puberty. It can happen at other times.…"
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Lisa Leppert replied to Supportive Mom's discussion The doctors believe a Separation anxiety disorder triggered this autoimmune disease of alopecia in my daughter when she was 8. yrs old in the group Parents of Children with Hairloss
Lisa Leppert replied to Nikki - Coley's Mama's discussion New Here! in the group Parents of Children with Hairloss"Nikki,
I know it seems like alot now. Unfortunately, there is not alot they really know about Alopecia and it affects everyone differently. As for the genetics part they may not have known they were even a carrier. My daughter was diagnosed right…"
Lisa Leppert commented on Miranda's group Parents of Children with Hairloss"My daughter (who also has a twin) was diagnosed @ age 2; she is now 6. We went to several dermatologists with all the treatments having worse side effects than the results; which was nothing. She is totalis. She has kept her eyebrows and her…"
Lisa Leppert replied to Lara (Becca's Mom)'s discussion The "do nothing" approach in the group Parents of Children with Hairloss"I know not be exactly what you want to hear; but the "do nothing" approach may be the best thing. We noticed a small patch missing from Alexandria head right before she turned two. By Christmas she had no hair left on her head. She has…"
Lisa Leppert replied to Debbie Lopas's discussion zyrtec in the group Parents of Children with Hairloss"I have never heard about Zyrtec being perscribed for Alopecia. My daughter takes the medicine for allergies that she has and to control the itching from her eczema."
Lisa Leppert replied to Beth Breslow's discussion What to say to children that ask their parents in front of my daughter, why doesn't that girl have any hair? in the group Parents of Children with Hairloss"You are lucky. Everyone usually refers to my daughter as "little boy"; which hurts her feelings a little. Kids are going to have quesions. My children ask all the time about people that are different. My Alexandria will tell the children…"
Lisa Leppert replied to Jen Deletto's discussion Disney with Alopecia in the group Parents of Children with Hairloss"We did Bippity-Boppity-Boutique this summer. I have two other daughters and they had their hair done. They have different packages. I didn't get a discount on the price, but they taped the crown to the top of her head ( she has totalis) and she…"
Lisa Leppert replied to june edwards's discussion going to school in the group Parents of Children with Hairloss"My little girl will going to Pre-K at the elementary school this year, but has attended a private pre-k for the past two years. She has had alopecia totalis since she was 2 ( she will be 5 in Sept). Each year I speak with the parents at open house…"
Lisa Leppert replied to Louise (Jeremy's mom)'s discussion Hair Up treatment in the group Parents of Children with Hairloss"I know I am a little late to this discussion. My 4-yr old started losing her hair right before her 2nd birthday. She has been completely bald since Christms of that year. I am afraid to start using any of these prodcuts. She also has extreme eczema…"
Lisa Leppert replied to Tandy Acuna's discussion Anyone with a teenage daughter that has advise on wigs? in the group Parents of Children with Hairloss"Sorry to butt in but I have heard of Locks of Love. The kids with Alopecia are one the main sources of their recipents. Its all through donation and I believe you can wind up paying nothing for the wig depnding on your financial situation. I…"
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- Parent of 5 yr old with Alopecia. Diagnosed at 2. She has a fraternal twin sister and an 8 year old sister that doesn't. We haven't tried anything for the alopecia. It start out as a patch in September and she had nothing by Christmas 2007 and has been that way even since. She lights up a room when she walks in and loves to wear hats.
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- At 4:46pm on September 26, 2009,
Tracy and Amanda said… - Hi Lisa,
How are you?
Tracy
- At 6:33pm on June 1, 2009,
agnes faux said… - i didnt know there was a chaptaer in st augustine, audrey would love to keep in touch, weve been going to hair club,they have a program that provides kids from 6-18 a free wig and mantenaince and her hair has been growing. my email is aawfaux@yahoo.com
- At 6:24pm on May 29, 2009,
LeslieAnn Butler said…
- Hello and welcome, to you and your little one, Lisa!
How are you today?
LeslieAnn
- At 8:43pm on May 26, 2009,
Linda said… - Hi Lisa, welcome to alopeciaworld, support is plentiful here, stay blessed!
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