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A tattoo is coming

so next saturday im getting my tattoo... im nervous but excited. i am really looking forward to loving my head more and wanting to show ppl my tattoo on my head.

its a simple design, black and i cant wait to put up a photo.

its gonna hurt! wish me luck!

Added by Alison on September 19, 2009 at 9:34am — 3 Comments

Don't ever give up

Hey Gang,

Just wanted to share some good news with you all.

At our NAAF support group this past wed night we had 2 members present who grew all there hair back over the summer. Yay!!! That makes 3 in our group now.

Hope everyone is having a great day.

Jeffrey

Added by JeffreySF on September 18, 2009 at 3:36pm — 13 Comments

Doctor's appt tomorrow

its 2am and I can't sleep, the house is quiet and my dd if fast asleep with no worries. She has a dr. appt at 4:30pm tomorrow at which time I will be wishing that I could sleep, I'm sure. I want them to do blood work so we can learn as much as possible but yet I don't because I HATE HATE HATE having to hold her down and… Continue

Added by Shay and my girl Kaleigh :) on September 18, 2009 at 2:32am — 11 Comments

My way...today.

Today I wore my hair my way. No barrettes. No side part.



I wore it parted down the middle.



My last patch showed up around Easter, above my forehead, right in the middle. It was about 2 inches wide. I was forced to part my hair severely on the side and use a barrette to hold it down. When the white hairs started growing in....it was a challenge as usual, since they don't lay flat.....or respond to anything you do to them. But, I endured. The white hairs are now 2.5 inches… Continue

Added by Georgie on September 18, 2009 at 12:27am — 4 Comments

I finally did it!

I ordered my wig!!! I had my consultation a month ago, and finally called her yesterday to order it. It should be here in 6-8 weeks. It was $1000.00 so it should be a nice one!! I have a friend that wears the same one I ordered and it looks so good on her, so keeping my fingers crossed!! I'm really nervous to walk out my front door wearing a wig for the first time. My head is full of extensions anyways, so its really no difference! We are planning to go to Australia in november for our… Continue

Added by Jennifer on September 16, 2009 at 7:13pm — 2 Comments

A Bit Down Again...It's Been A While

Hello my AW friends,



Hope you don't mind a bit of a whiny/downer post today. In all fairness, I have really tried to stay upbeat the last several weeks, and in truth, I really have been upbeat. However, today I need a little help and encouragement.



I've noticed more shedding the past few days. As a good friend on AW has told me, I too was thinking that it was just my existing spots shedding some more. Well, this morning's "roll call" inspection of spots told me that it… Continue

Added by John M. on September 16, 2009 at 8:00am — 6 Comments

Amber Rose - Sort of bald look?

While reading a story about Kanye West's dis of that singer at the awards show, I saw this photo of his date, Amber Rose. Wikipedia says she sports a buzz cut that's dyed blonde, but she looks like she's going for a bald look here:

http://www.nbcmiami.com/entertainment/music/MTV-VMAs-59177697.html

We're becoming ultra-fashionable!

Added by Mary on September 15, 2009 at 3:09pm — 2 Comments

Progress...

Its been a while since I posted anything and a lot has happened. Since I shaved my head Ive been on yet another emotional roller coaster. I have had all kinds of thoughts going through my head. My main one is I am already somewhat socially ackward kind of shy around new people, Im on the left side of "normal" now I have being bald to contend with meeting people and/or dating feels even more impossible than before. My friends that Ive told have been very cool a few are very protective even. I… Continue

Added by Trixie on September 14, 2009 at 7:35pm — 2 Comments

When alopecians being portrayed in a bad image collaterally

I'm quoting a brief news article below from a Malaysian online news portal which read (recently):



["Youths sporting the close crop hairstyle akin to skinheads are making a comeback in various shopping malls, reported Kosmo! Ahad.



These groups had been seen loitering in malls such as The Pavilion in Kuala Lumpur during weekends or at underground music performances.



A former member, Mohd Haris, said there was one group in each state.



“They… Continue

Added by Joshua on September 14, 2009 at 11:57am — 1 Comment

Bad day!

I've been pretty positive lately but today has been just downright SH@&**!!!! I'm angry, I'm mad, I'm sad....I just want my hair back!!!

Added by Dana on September 13, 2009 at 9:28pm — 3 Comments

She didn't understand, but I did

i just recently came back from visiting my parents. i was a little self concious about my parents seeing me for the first time bald so i put on a hat before getting off the plane. as i was waiting for my dad to drive around to pick me up, i saw him and waved. he looked at me and drove right by! i called him on his cell and told him to drive around again because he missed me. so at the house my dad told me to take off my hat so he could see me. he told me i dont look bad with a bald head and… Continue

Added by Pat on September 13, 2009 at 2:42pm — 9 Comments

Rogain or not!

I'm not sure what to do. Once again more hairloss this morning! I've never used Rogain and have thought about giving it a try. Has anyone tried Rogain and does it work for Alopecia? Feeling helpless!

Added by Annette Stewart on September 12, 2009 at 7:15pm — 7 Comments

Considering the head shave

hello all



I'm new to this site, but have had AA for almost 18 years now. i have always treated my AA with the steroid injections, due to the face that is the only thing that ever worked for me. untill now, i've always been able to cover my spots with my own hair by simply changing hairstyles. now however, i have some really large spots that can no longer be covered aside from with a baseball hat. my problem occured due to the fact i'm leaving for a cruise in a couple of days, and i… Continue

Added by Amie on September 11, 2009 at 9:10am — 6 Comments

Cheap wigs

hey, i want to know if anyone can help me get cheap wigs. i got one that was about $400 and i dont think it was worth it. i feel like if i only wear that, that it'll go bad real quick. so i just want to find cheap ones so i can beat on it.

just a little help please

Added by alyssa on September 10, 2009 at 6:18pm — 5 Comments

Hoping to learn some things

I have been daignosed with alopecia 20 years ago, I also happen to be an HSP a highly sensitive person. I am constantly in conflict with my environment. Hopefully i will learn one or two things from all you courageous people. I am lacking a support system here in the States. My husband is there once in a while??? Even though i am a very strong person well my shell is at least, inside i am very vulnerable and fragile...it gets hard sometimes-(

Added by Sofia on September 10, 2009 at 12:15pm — No Comments

Overwhelmed with joy!

My cousin JT (who is basically me in drag) told me before he went to Dragon-Con this past weekend that he was going to shave his head to support me during Alopecia Awareness Month. I just laughed it off, because he's never done it. Well, I just posted the picture -- he did it!! All I could do was call him and just cry on the phone, because I was so overcome. Literally, nobody has ever done anything like that for me in all the years I've lived with alopecia.



Somehow, thank you just… Continue

Added by kastababy on September 9, 2009 at 7:24pm — 7 Comments

I've broke down.

Plain and simple.

I've lost the control I once thought I possessed.

Added by Sarah on September 8, 2009 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

Scalp burning, pinching, itching

have been having this Scalp burning, pinching, itching.....mostly burning for about a month now. I had a Bout with it about 2 years ago that lasted for many months, then again about a year after that but it did not last as long maybe only 2 - 3 months. It just left when I had it befor, no explination. I have also been to diffrent doctors and they all have no idea. I was put on diffrent antidepressants that only made me very sick, I am not depressed I am normally a very happy person except when… Continue

Added by Jody on September 8, 2009 at 12:27pm — 2 Comments

I feel stupid

Found my first spot back in June a day after my birthday! Since then it has got bigger and while there are no other spots my hair continues to come out.....thinnning i guess. Have been to the doctor and am now halfway through my 3 month wait to see a specialist. They are all certain it is alopecia. In the beginning i didn't let it get to me, i thought well at least im not sick right? But in the past couple of weeks its all got to me and I find myself starting to cry and unable to stop! It might… Continue

Added by Gretchen on September 8, 2009 at 12:45am — 6 Comments

Why not just have "selective" (chosen) exposure?

I just bare it in certain places, not in others. Why does it have to be all or nothing? It's your head. You get to choose where and when and with whom and for how long you will feel comfortable!

Added by Tallgirl on September 6, 2009 at 9:14pm — No Comments

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