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I myself lost one nail , like you , i was like 8 , I didn't know why , it happened like that without having to pull out the nail or something. I use to "eat them a lot" .Since , I haven't any nails problem (well they now…"
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Fungus/mold?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Mat P May 14. 3 Replies 0 Favorites
Hey everyone,I've been wondering if exposure to mold or fungus can trigger/cause alopecia? I remember when I was about 7 or 8 yrs old my finger nails just randomly started falling out and the doctor…Continue
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Manuela replied to Tom S.'s discussion Fungus/mold?"Hello, my daughter has used the oil of oregano as an antifungal but only orally, in capsules, is now trying herbal antiparasitic lotions now three and a half months but still do not see regrowth. However, we too have lived in a house with a lot of…"
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Tom S. replied to Karen Smith's discussion Diet and Alopecia"I noticed my first spot in aug. 2009. I first shaved my head in aug 2011 because the patches were so big. Now I barely have to shave my head anymore and the rest of my is losing its hair. It's so hard to tell the cause/reason for AA/AT/AU; your…"
Tom S. replied to Karen Smith's discussion Diet and Alopecia"Tried pretty much the same diet for about 5 months and also didn't see any results. My condition actually progressed further toward Universalis"
Karen Smith replied to Tom S.'s discussion Fungus/mold?"The trigger seems to be different for different people. I think it was mono for my daughter. Let us know if the anti-fungal products work."
Alina07 left a comment for Tom S."Hey, How are you? It's nice to see someone else from PA/Philly on here. My hair recently started falling out as well, not fun. Stay strong. :)"
Tom S. posted a discussionFungus/mold?
Hey everyone,I've been wondering if exposure to mold or fungus can trigger/cause alopecia? I remember when I was about 7 or 8 yrs old my finger nails just randomly started falling out and the doctor said it caused by some fungal problem. I was in no way a dirty kid or anything it was just completely random. They grew back after I was put on some medication and haven't done it again since.I've been dealing with AA for about 2 years now but about 5 months ago I lost the majority of my hair on my…See More
Tom S. commented on Dominique Cleopatra's blog post For those of you who don't like the word bald ..."Haha I like it! Makes it sound more sophisticated."
Tom S. replied to Betsy's discussion Alopecia sucks"You right, it does feel like so much more. People will always try to belittle our condition in attempt to make us feel better: "at least it's not (insert a life threatening disease)". But what does come with this condition that people…"
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- Been dealing with alopecia areata since I've been 19 (now 22). I love to surf.
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- At 4:24pm on January 9, 2012, Alina07 said…
Hey,
How are you? It's nice to see someone else from PA/Philly on here. My hair recently started falling out as well, not fun. Stay strong. :)
- At 8:28pm on December 20, 2010,
JeffreySF said… Hi Tom,
Welcome to Alopecia World.
Jeffrey
- At 3:36pm on December 2, 2010,
soniamarry said… - Welcome!
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