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Dotty's Inspirational/Motivational Reflection

Added by Dotty on July 18, 2008 at 11:39pm — 1 Comment

exploring beauty in america: contemplating. creating. challenging.

"The warped utopia that the modeling industry presents is a false representation of the 'average beauty.' Too often, young girls are internalizing the looks we see in magazines as 'what is beautiful' and, as a result, are endangering their health and lowering self-esteem. Despite attempts to 'change the modeling industry' the truth stands that what we define as 'beautiful' are the extreme looks represented by supermodels. There is no objective point of view on beauty in America, yet there… Continue

Added by traci on July 18, 2008 at 7:45pm — 1 Comment

Why should we be ashamed??

I don't write here very often. But I read form time to time. I was born in the uS but I live in Italy now. The thing that is bugging me lately is that here people seem less "open" about Alopecia. It is considered something to be ashamed of, someting to hide. I know lots of women who don't even show their head to their husbands or parent's. How could this be?

Is it mentality? Not enough information? Who knows...

Added by J on July 18, 2008 at 10:31am — 6 Comments

Dotty's Inspirational/Motivational Reflection

Added by Dotty on July 18, 2008 at 12:05am — 3 Comments

hello hair.

UPS delivered my temporary wig yesterday. Yay! At first when I put it on I wasn't sure if I liked it. The last time I had a short-hair wig was when I was in junior high and the beginning of freshman year in high school. But I do like it! It's easier to maintain and it dries faster after I wash it. Plus if the wind picks up, it doesn't blow all over my face as much.





I think when I go back to Miss Peggy in September I will have my hair similar to this… Continue

Added by traci on July 17, 2008 at 7:30pm — 4 Comments

Im so Proud of Myself

hey everyone! i just put up my first pictures of me with no hair! i feel so much better! check em out!!

Added by Amanda on July 17, 2008 at 5:03pm — 8 Comments

Is anyone from the Fort Wayne, IN area?

A lot of people don't put their locations on their page, so I thought I'd throw the question out there and see what I find. That's right...I'm currently taking applications for a Fort Wayne BFF (that means best friend forever, if ya didn't know).



I've decided to rent out my condo here in Chicagoland in order to move back with my parents in Fort Wayne, IN so that I can afford to go back to school. I just realized how miserable I am with my job and I think that life is too short to… Continue

Added by Mandy on July 17, 2008 at 2:53pm — 2 Comments

Being Bald is Bliss...I'm so free!

So, it's been a week and 5 days since I shaved my head and I feel great! Check my "Independence Day" blog, I should have done this long ago...I've lived over 40 years with AA, trying medicine, injections, wearing wigs and weave, hairpieces, extensions, etc. and now I'm truly free to be me. Shaving my head was a celebration for my 4 daughters, my son, my grand girls, my man and other family members. My children and grand girls all participated in shaving my head and my man keeps it manicured (it… Continue

Added by Linda on July 17, 2008 at 12:01pm — 8 Comments

A Fresh Start

This summer I'm sorting myself out. Getting back on good terms with God,trying to get into shape and most importantly,trying to sort out my thoughts and feelings about alopecia.That's the reason why I've joined here.To try and find some friends and support that will help me when I'm going through bad times so I don't have to get to this stage of feeling totally lost again.



It's only been a year and a half since I was diagnosed and I suppose in the grand scheme of things that's not a… Continue

Added by Megan on July 16, 2008 at 7:35pm — 4 Comments

Alopecia and gluten intolerance...

I was told by someone that they were doing studies that suggest a link between alopecia and gluten intolerance. I was told by the doctor that I may possibly have a gluten intolerance and to cut out anything with gluten in it. I wonder if there is a connection between the two?

Added by Jaime on July 16, 2008 at 4:47pm — 3 Comments

The land of limbo

I’m in limbo. Not a fun place to be. The large bald spot on the left side is surrounded by dark roots, giving my head the appearance of an ‘8’ ball . There are patches everywhere else; too many not to shave my head unless I want to look like the creature from the crypt. Not much in the way of choices there either. The state of my facial hair falls along similar lines. One side is nearly baby butt smooth while the other still clings to the remnants of what could be considered a beard. My… Continue

Added by Tony on July 16, 2008 at 12:24pm — 3 Comments

Self Image

The strange thing about being bald is that it brings to your attention the whole aspect of self image. Before having Alopecia self image was not something that I thought of very much, I was how I was. Having lost my hair I am in a position of having had a before image and a new image. As such it has drawn my attention to the way I look now and to how I feel about myself.



I look at other people more now with a thought of what they are like in relationship to their self image and how… Continue

Added by Ray on July 16, 2008 at 4:00am — 3 Comments

White regrowth

Hello Friends,

At the present time I have experienced approximatly 1-40% regrowth of hair, depending on which area of my scalp and body we are referring to. So far it is white/transparent in color.

I hope all of you are doing well.

Jeff

Added by JeffreySF on July 16, 2008 at 2:12am — 3 Comments

a master of procrastination.

So I've finally decided to update and add to my profile here at Alopecia World. Time has been so scarce for me lately - I'm a master at procrastination despite the two jobs I'm working and summer school. Moving back down to Irvine the past couple of weeks has taken a toll on me too. Who knew college would become increasingly more stressful as time moves forward?



The week before I moved I went out to SF to see Miss Peggy again to order a new wig. Time for a change, and not to mention… Continue

Added by traci on July 16, 2008 at 2:00am — 1 Comment

Hair Growth During Pregnancy

I was just wondering if anyone had any idea why during my pregnancy, my hair grew back in nice and thick, with very few spots. I thought it was due to the prenatel pills, however I am continuing to take the prenatel after my daughters birth, but my hair is falling out in massive amounts. Within a month and a half after her birth I went from thick hair to almost no hair at all! Why?

Added by Jaime on July 15, 2008 at 3:30pm — 3 Comments

i need adivce!!

this weekend im going to a theme park. all my friends that are going know about me having alopecia. my hair is growing back, not completely gone. but im VERY self concious. im not sure if i should wear my wig to the theme park or not.. and the options of what to do is eating me!! i really dont know what to do. i am Christian so i know that i should be comfortable with however God changes me..but its hard. i dont know what to do..

Added by susan on July 15, 2008 at 9:17am — 6 Comments

NEED help with insurance company!!

If anyone has any input...please help. I am trying to get reinbursed for my hair prosthesis through United Healthcare. I already appealed it...sent them a bunch of paperwork...and they denied it! I'm not sure what to do at this point. Should I try to get a letter from my doctor saying I need a scalp prosthesis, not a wig? What else can I do?

I cant beleive this crap!! Its bad enough we have to go through this...and they have the NERVE to say that this is COSMETIC!!! ; (

Thanks for… Continue

Added by Lee on July 14, 2008 at 8:33pm — 10 Comments

Was trying not to get too hopeful, but....

So I was sitting around watching tv last night and I ran my hand over my head (I love the way it feels shaved!) and realized the bald spots didn't feel so bald... I bolted up off the couch and ran to the mirror (haven't been looking in the mirror much lately) and lo and behold...not my whole head, but MOST of it is covered with a thin layer of white hair! Wooooo!!! Not like before with a white hair here and there...but actual white hair filling in spots! Now, it's hard to tell when it's white,… Continue

Added by Mandy on July 14, 2008 at 12:00pm — 13 Comments

SIGNS OF HAIR GROWTH................HOORAH

WELL I HAVE TO SAY I HAVE WOKEN UP TODAY A REALLY HAPPY PERSON, MY SCALP HAS GONE DARK AND I HAVE HAIR COMING THROUGH, NO PATCHES YET !!!!!

I ALSO HAVE HAIR GROWING ON MY EYELASHES AND MY ARMS........................



IVE BEEN TAKING HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY, DUPHASTON TABLETS AND DIANETTE TABLETS ASWELL AS SOME REGAINE AND SYNALAR GEL.



I FEEL REALLY GREAT TODAY JUST KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED FOR ME THAT IT STAYS IN, AS IVE HAD THIS HAPPEN BEFORE AND IT FELL OUT… Continue

Added by claire on July 14, 2008 at 8:56am — 6 Comments

Ignorance is bliss...

Have any of you ran into someone out and about who is ignorant and rude. Take for instance a trip to the store, minding my own business when someone Barbie doll looking, ignorant somebody started staring at me and commenting to her friend about me. I didn't put my wig on before I left the house, so I was sporting my typical bandanna when apparently me binding my own business was offensive to her. Anyhow, has anyone else run into stupidity, such as this?

Added by Jaime on July 14, 2008 at 3:00am — 2 Comments

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