Hi kyrie, my alopecia came on thick and fast around 3years ago and i lost about 40% of my hair and eyelashes, first starting with a small patch that soon as i noticed it and started to worry quickly became more and more. it would start to grow back within a month or two fine white hair but would lose in patches in other places, i decided after a month of crying after losing just my hair at that point that i wasnt going to let it beat me so i decided to buy fake hair extentions that clipped in i dyed my hair blonde so that the re-growth wasnt as noticable and just ignored that it was even happening, then my eyelashes fell out and it was like a slap in the face, i felt as though the alopecia was saying 'you cant ignore me, im here'...after the initial shock that now my face was effected and i cudnt do my make-up fully i decided once agen i wouldnt let it beat me and i brought loads of different fancy fake eyelashes online :) i was now no longer a brunette with brown eyes but a blonde with fake eyelashes and blue contacts, i created an alto ego to fight the alopecia and for me it workd, i enjoyd dressing myself up to beat what was happening and i forgot after a while that it was, i had a new routine and a new me, after just 6mnth all my hair had grown back, now im a brunette again and fingers crossed i only suffer small patches every now and again, for that i rub on fresh coconut oil brought in the dominican republic up in the mountain whist on a trip the tour guid said it was good for children that suffer alopecia so i thought at the time id give it a try, at the time i had a small patch so i rubbed it on and by the time id left the two week holiday it was starting to grow fine white hair :) after reading alot about what everyone is going through i realise how lucky ive been, my thoughts are with you all xx

Hi Kyrie,
Welcome to Alopecia World & Happy Birthday!!!

Jeffrey

Hi Kyrie, Happy Birthday!

Hi kyrie, My names Rachael and I live in Australia, and I to have alopecia. And just like you my hair fell out in patches. Its just F$@king dreadful.
I shaved the lot off - I just couldn't bare trying to cover all the patches, wearing hats, scarves, I was even doing the old man comb over - thats when I new i had to shave - its not fun -my girlfriend here in australia shaved the last few hairs off with her fanny clippers - i kidd you not
I have to say my partner is so cool with the shaved head. But shaving your head I have found does cause other problems - you will find out that the general public suck and think they have a right to say what they like to you - dont put up with it!!! tell them to fuck off and that your dying - they really back down!!! and you can get a giggle out of it
(also if you have any friend that can get there hands on a wheel chair like nurse friend - do and go to a concert - you get front row and chances are you get to go back stage!!! - ive done this) - for me shaving was the right thing to do. Its also a time of growing (not your hair) you find out how strong you really are, you find out who your friends are (ive lost some) and you have a better insight to what the general public are like and how as a society we a narrow minded, rude and abusive. I may have lost all my hair but I have gained some true friends who have been there 100% .They let me have a cry then kick me up the butt and drag me to the pub these are girls who i owe - and no amount of money would ever do!!!
stay strong - keep smiling - and if i can ever help - drop me a line - Rach

hey i know exactly how ur feelin, i dont mind u askin me anything, well i lost most of my hair in less than 2weeks, i was left with strands all over but i looked like an old women, lol,
but i did feel better shavin it off, i lost my hair in april but didnt shave it until may, ur prob best shavin it then gettin a wig, u'll prob feel so much better, hope ur doin ok, im here anytime u wanna chat, i still have bad days, was cryin last nite actually as a friend called me baldy but i didnt like it so got really upset, didnt help i was quite drunk, lol, anyway speak sn xx

Hi Kyrie,
I know what you mean when other people assume you have cancer because your hair is falling out. They think the same of my daughter when her bald spots show. I hope to educate other parents and children on alopecia. Have you been to a doctor yet on ways to help with regrowth? Maybe he has some ideas on what you could take. As an adult there are types of cortisones and cremes. My daughter is still too young for steroids and shots. I am sorry to here you are having a hard time with this. It will get better with time trust me. We are all in this together. I will talk to you soon.
Tracy

Hi Kyrie,
Alopecia is pretty new to me too. My daughter is the one with alopecia. She will be 7 next week. It is really hard watching someone you love going through this. How long have you had alopecia? I read your blog about wearing a wig or not. You should do whatever feels right or comfortable to you. I know if my daughters condition worsens I will get her a wig. Right now all her bald spots are not exposed so she doesnt have to wear one at this time. I hope to hear back from you. If you have any questions. Feel free to visit my page.
Tracy

Hi Kyrie,
Welcome! How are you?
Tracy