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Posted by Sheri and Destiny on April 16, 2008 at 4:00pm in Parents of Children with Hairloss

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Hi everyone. My name is Sheri and my little girl Destiny was diagnosed with alopecia at age 1. She will be 3 in June. Her dermatologist hasn't really aggressively treated her alopecia. We've just pretty much tried a topical steroid with no results. Her hair started falling out in Oct of 2006 and was completely gone by that Christmas. It came back in almost completely from april- sept. and started falling out again this past september. She's had no new regrowth yet where she's lost this time. I'm looking forward to meeting other moms. Big Hugs!

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Permalink Reply by Branka Carbery on April 16, 2008 at 5:11pm: Hi Sheri! I'm somewhat new here, too! The cycle of loss and regrowth youjust described sounds just like what ella has been through (except it started at age 2 for her). So far, the increase in sunshine has seemed to coincide w/ella's regrowth...and i'm hoping i see that again this summer. We also have only dabbled w/topical steroid and no other treatment. it hasn't seemed to helped her much. Sorry to hear that Destiny hasn't had regrowth this time around!
Feel free to send me a message anytime you wanna chat! take care,
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Permalink Reply by Sheri and Destiny on April 22, 2008 at 2:59pm: Thanks so much for the welcome. I've been hoping that the increase in sunshine would help Desi this time around, but I haven't notice anything so far. She has almost no hair right down the middle of her little head. It kind of looks like a reverse mohawk :) The hair on the sides is growing really well though and i'm starting to be able to pull it up and put it in barettes enough to cover it a little. Your little girl is beautiful! Big hugs, Sheri; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Miranda on April 21, 2008 at 7:48pm: Hi, I just want to say welcome to the both of you. My Della has had alopecia now for 3 years. She has never had an entire head of hair since her first spot. We have tried all of the topical steroids and creams, and am now on our way for a consult in pheonix, az. If you have any questions or stories feel free to post them! Moms and Dads always seem to help with things that come around.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Sheri and Destiny on April 22, 2008 at 3:00pm: Thank you for the welcome! I hope things go well in Arizona. I love your profile picture, she is such a cutie!; ▶ Reply to This