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Laurie replied to the discussion Maybe extend some support to other hair loss types? Aug 13

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About Me:: I am 33, a wife and mother to two beautiful boys, ages 4 and 6.

I've never had a hairloss problem until discontinuing birth control last year. Ever since, my hair comes out excessively every day. Because all of my labs are normal, the dermatologist feels I have telogen effluvium. However, she also says I have an androgen sensitivity due to the oily skin, cystic acne and hairloss. As a result, I'm back on hormones and anti-androgens but haven't seen any improvement. The longer this goes on and the thinner I get, I can't help but wonder if I have androgenic alopecia. What's a girl to do? I say be prepared for what may come my way. That's when I found this site. And I must say, you ladies give me the encouragement to endure whatever the future holds!!

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At 11:30am on July 30th, 2008, Elline Surianello said…: Hi Laurie - so sorry for the delay in my response! Thanks for reaching out and telling me your story. What you decide to do is an extremely personal choice, and it all comes down to what is going to make you feel most comfortable. I meet some women who decide to wear hair pieces before their hair loss becomes significant so that it will be less of a transition in the future, and I meet others, like yourself, who really want to wait and see what happens with their hair first before making any moves. Unfortunately, the medical side of all of this really has no rhyme or reason, so its hard to predict what may happen. If you want to make a change that will help you look better, and thus feel better – that is something you have to decide. Worrying about your hair can be very consuming!!! I do hope you find a solution and keep your chin up. You can always call me at my salon, 1-800-217-9052....

At 9:54am on July 26th, 2008, Sarah S said…: Hi Laurie! My husband and I live in the Galleria area right now, but are moving to the Heights area next month. I worked for a law firm in Austin and when I moved to Houston I was able to keep on working for them so I work from home now part time. When your boys go back to school and you have some free time let me know. Maybe we can get together for coffee.

At 9:53pm on July 22nd, 2008, Jodi said…: Hi Laurie,
Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it!
Jodi

At 8:19pm on July 18th, 2008, Dawn said…: Hi Laura,
You don't mind me asking but what did the doctor prescribe for you for your androgen sensitivity and hormone inbalance? I suspect that is what is why I am losing my hair.
Have a great weekend!!!

At 7:41pm on July 18th, 2008, Sarah S said…: Hi Laurie! Thanks for sending me a message. I just moved to Houston from Austin in February. Still trying to find my way around Houston and learning about all the neat places in Houston. My husband laughs at me because when ever we drive to places I am not familiar with around Houston I always get confused =) I think we have been in Pearland before. Your boys are adorable!!! I hope you had a great week!!

At 6:32pm on July 18th, 2008, LeslieAnn Butler said…: You are a cutie, and your boys are adorable! I just wanted to say hello. I've had alopecia for about 30 years...
LeslieAnn

At 5:46pm on July 18th, 2008, Danna said…: Oh no sorry. Just saw it now, you are from Texas.

At 5:45pm on July 18th, 2008, Danna said…: Welcome to a network of those who truly accept you for you. So glad you found us. Where are you from? I am from the Northwest. Lovely part of the country, but it has been too cold this year for me (60 - 70 degrees in the middle of July). Yuck. To say the least no tan for me. ~Danna

At 3:46pm on July 18th, 2008, L3STYLZ said…: Hi Laurie, Welcome to Aloecia World.

At 1:22pm on July 18th, 2008, Dawn said…: Hi and welcome!!

I too have the cystic acne, oily skin, and oily hair. I never had acne as a teenager but started getting it about 2 years ago. It's not really bad but when I get one it's like a big knot.

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