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Cannabis oil for alopecia?

There has a been a lot of hype about cannabis oil for the treatment of cancer in the media of late. In fact, I've seen many shows on it on CNN by Dr Sanjeep Gupter where it has literally saved children s lives.

A friend has recommended it to me for Alopecia but i cant find much research about its success rate with auto immune conditions.

Have you heard anything or had any success? Thoughts? I mean,if they are using it to treat cancer successfully, surely it could work for…

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Added by Kim on February 23, 2015 at 1:30pm — 20 Comments

Where to find reliable/good quality human hair wigs in South Africa

Hi all,

I currently wear a synthetic fibre wig but am doing some research on "upgrading"  Human Hair wig. Based on my research, I believe Full Lace 100% remy hair is the way to go.

Problem is, there dont seem to be many suppliers in South Africa and options are limited.  I am also very afraid of getting scammed, for example paying for 100% human hair yet its mixed with synthetic hair!  

I understand no wigs get manufactured in South Africa and they all get…

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Added by Kim on March 19, 2014 at 4:30am — No Comments

Is acceptance the same as giving up?

I’m a 32 year old South African female. I have lived with Alopecia Areata since I was 22 however for the most part I didn’t worry about it as it was just small patches here or there that came and went and were easily hidden.

For the past 2.5 yrs one patch has become a second patch & a third and they have all become friends…spreading up from my neckline and sides to the top of my head. Daily I am losing more hair and its getting more and more difficult to hide. Basically I have…

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Added by Kim on July 17, 2013 at 8:00am — 39 Comments

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