Adults who have grown up with alopecia Discussions (8)

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How old where you when your hair started to fall out?

I was 3 yrs, old when mine fell out and now I decided to do a project for school on something that is such a big part of who I am.  Can you…

Started by TinyTerrapin

0 Sep 30, 2015

How did your parents react/treat you when you developed Alopecia?

I developed AU at age 8, (after having AA for two years). My parents were ashamed and basically clueless about it. I wasn't allowed to eat…

Started by Lori D.

34 Sep 5, 2014
Reply by Rikeshia Walker

Progression

My alopecia arrived at 12 years old. Mostly small spots here and there for roughly 20 years. If the spots got too big I would seek a dermat…

Started by Donna

3 Mar 17, 2012
Reply by Donna

Still seeking treatment?

For those of us who have grown up with alopecia and probably endured treatment after treatment as kids, I'm just curious if anyone is still…

Started by Carol

23 Feb 8, 2012
Reply by KFlame

Question about progression

I have had AA since I was 4... I was wondering how many adults on here who grew up with AA had their alopecia progress into AT or AU. I am…

Started by Dame

7 Apr 18, 2011
Reply by R0BB

How do you deflect questions about your hair?

I just came off of a crying fit in the shower. Last night I was out at a bar and this girl who I know casually came up to me and started to…

Started by Artemis88

6 Mar 25, 2011
Reply by Valerie Hutcherson

Thank you

I've been dealing with Alopecia for 17 years. I grew up in a small farm town in Kansas where everyone rejected the unusual. I know my stor…

Started by Stephanie

1 Sep 30, 2008
Reply by Cherylnz

AA

I was diagnosed with aa at 15 in high school it was very tough. At one point all my hair grew back they way it had been before aa. three yr…

Started by christie

1 Aug 21, 2008
Reply by Carol

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