It's been a year & 10 months since u found my first spot. I was sad, optimistic, depressed when it was just 1. Then there were others. In one of my depressed state I began to do more googling and realized that I have Ophasias, which rarely grows back. I'm so upset, but trying to put on a good front with the people around me. I'm 40, African-American, wore weaves or braids very now and again (like every other year) and I've always taken good care of my hair. I can't find any information about African Americans with Alopecia, except for information about traction alopecia which isn't my case. I have been trying everything. I went natural and stopped getting relaxers, I only use coconut oil, no sulfur products etc, Black castor oil. why me? Why did this happen? My hair was the 1 thing I was extremely proud of. I feel like I'm at a loss so defeated.

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Hello,

There are actually plenty of African Americans with alopecia. My son is one of them (actually Caribbean American) and we have others in our support group. Never give up. Your body is extremely amazing and can miraculously do anything when given the right tools in the form of nutrition, etc. Because there is so much unknown about the condition, it means nothing is impossible. I'm a believer!

Angie

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