Comment by Rose Marie' on December 13, 2010 at 12:26pm

Hi Sarah

 

This is not an unusual occurence for those that have alopecia areata.  Remission is very normal and like everything with aa, nobobdy can tell you what is going to happen with your regrowth. 

 

My daughter is coming up 20 and has had aa for the last 8 years.  In that time she has regrown her hair 3 times, but sadly it has fallen out again 4 times.  What has happened to my daughter is unique to her and her body, as your regrowth will be unique to yours.  I have meet people where their hair has grown back for many many years, sometimes it even stays for life, but on the whole this does seem to be a condition that comes and goes with very little idea of why it is happening.

 

Live in the now as best you can as this condition is not something you can control.  Be proactive in finding alternatives if the worst happens, but otherwise just enjoy.

 

Rosy

Comment by Alex Fabozzi on December 14, 2010 at 3:50pm

Hey Sarah!

I've had AA since I was about 4, and throughout that time I've had re growth and lost it all again numerous times. It's just part of the disease. It's unpredictable. You just have to stay optimistic. Right now, my hair has been growing for about 3 years after being completely bald for almost 5 years. There is just no way to tell what tomorrow will bring. I know it can be such an emotional rollercoaster, but you just have to roll with the punches. I wish I had something more definite to tell you, but unfortunately, with this disease, there is no way of telling. Just keep your chin up, prepare for the worst and expect the best. That's what I've been doing, and it seems to be the best way I can deal with it. Hope this helped and I hope that you hair stays this time!

Alex

Comment by Ellen on December 15, 2010 at 12:44pm

Hi, Sarah,

I had AA a couple of times in my life, and every time it came back, usually within a year or so. However, 2+ years ago, I had AU, so I don't know how it will turn out this time.  I am doing a lot of holistic stuff and I actually see fuzz on my head and a couple of 'real' hairs, but I don't know if all of it can come back. Since you are saying you have AU, too, then it's a good sign! I guess, it's all unpredictable. The  fact that there is fuzz shows that the follicles are alive!

Comment by Pat on December 16, 2010 at 4:12am

I lost every hair on my body, it regrew after a few years, then lost everything again, now have partial regrowth...whew what a disease this is!  Expect the worst and be thrilled when you're disappointed. All the best to you.

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