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About Me:: I'm 26 and live in WA state. I've had alopecia since I was 4 (and after some interogating I found I should edit my "me" section.) It began with a self attempted hair cut. My mom had taken me to a stylist to have it fixed and she pointed out the bald spots. A trip to the dermatolgist dubbed me with alopecia areata. Later when I was about 8, a round of routine vaccinations caused my hair to fall out except for the couple patches here and there. I was almost bald but the hair eventually grew back and for a long period of time I would only lose patches. I've never had body hair, which in this day and age isn't a bad thing. People actually pay money for hair removal. I've never seen myself with eyebrows and in the last 6 months, I've lost the eyelashes on my right upper eyelid. I feel in many ways I've been fortunate, especially after reading so many of the other's stories. I did have the hair on my head though puberty and thanks to loving friends and family have always felt beautiful even when it gets the best of me. I have to say though, it's started to take a toll on me in the last 6 or 7 months. In addition to the eyelash loss, I'm losing more patches of hair.
I have to contribute my career choice in science and research to my experience with alopecia and hope to some day make great scientific breakthroughs.

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At 7:48pm on July 17th, 2008, Donna Evans said…: Hi Amanda! DeAnna tells me you are going to be in a book! I like all of your new pictures.

At 5:29am on May 30th, 2008, Danna said…: Hi Amanda,

You know when I look at your photos I only noticed the vibrant person you are. Keep smiling girl. I also live in WA State where it is quite simply rainy (beautiful). I think a trip to the falls is in the near future. Danna

At 8:10pm on May 28th, 2008, LeslieAnn Butler said…: Hi Amanda,
No, you don't have to use PayPay. That confuses a lot of people. Just don't sign in -- you'll see on the lower left instructions to "Continue" if you want to use another card. Let me know how you do! I promise, it works!
LeslieAnn

At 7:57pm on May 27th, 2008, LeslieAnn Butler said…: Hi Mandy,
Did you get my email about the book? Advanced copies are available now! Yay!
You can get it online -- go to my page and click my web site. And let me know how you like it!
LeslieAnn

At 1:54pm on May 23rd, 2008, Donna Evans said…: Hi Amanda! How have things been going? Can you believe this crazy spring we are having? Trying to decide what the wear in the morning is a challenge! It's was a beautiful morning today though. I took yesterday off and ended up mowing the lawn in the rain. I hope you will have a relaxing long weekend!

At 12:02pm on April 30th, 2008, LeslieAnn Butler said…: Okay Mandy, you'll be one of the first to know about the book! It just went to the printer! Hooray!
I love your doggies. What cuties!
LeslieAnn

At 2:03pm on April 20th, 2008, jmhalifax said…: hi Amanda,
I just read over your profile, and liked it. Your pictures reveal what looks to be a great kindness. You say that your experience has made you strong in some ways, weaker in others, and without belittling your words, I imagine it's making you way stronger than you think.

take care,

jmh.

At 2:43am on April 19th, 2008, Donna Evans said…: I went back and looked at your pictures. I didn't notice that you didn't have eyebrows the first time I looked at them. In one picture you have them though. Did you pencil them on? Either way you look great though. I have only lost a little bit of one eyebrow and it grew back. I have never had any hair on my arms though. It's a really strange thing. Anyway, I hope if you need to talk sometime that you will let me know and we can make time for a cup of coffee or something.