Comments - It's rude to stare - Alopecia World2024-03-29T02:03:51Zhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2022678%3ABlogPost%3A1017271&xn_auth=noI totally appreciate your sit…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2013-04-27:2022678:Comment:10357312013-04-27T14:45:59.552ZHayden Elizabeth Montrosshttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/HaydenElizabethMontross
I totally appreciate your situation! My 11 year old daughter has Alopecia Areata, she was 4 yrs 9 mos old when it began. She's gone from a full head of hair to barely patches here & there, otherwise bald, to regrowth & enough hair to hide the bald scalp (normally she has tons of hair & I think that has benefitted her in concealing). She's actually had enough hair in the past couple of years for it to grow very long although underneath she was very bald (the back & areas on the…
I totally appreciate your situation! My 11 year old daughter has Alopecia Areata, she was 4 yrs 9 mos old when it began. She's gone from a full head of hair to barely patches here & there, otherwise bald, to regrowth & enough hair to hide the bald scalp (normally she has tons of hair & I think that has benefitted her in concealing). She's actually had enough hair in the past couple of years for it to grow very long although underneath she was very bald (the back & areas on the sides) but now, in the last several months it has fallen out at record speed and I worry about her starting middle school in the fall. When she was bald before it was almost like I was walking around with alopecia. My inner Mama Bear comes out and goes into protect mode. And as it is starting again, the stares are increasing. The gawking. It is very frustrating and somewhat. Mind blowing that "adults" stare... What is that about?!?<br />
I realize I may have rambled on, but I couldn't agree more with you and I am searching for ideas, thoughts, advice for her future and handling what's to come. She is fortunately a very confident young lady, she has handled alopecia very well but she also loves having her hair.... I would hate for her to lose her confidence because of alopecia and people's ignorance! Hi Weston D! Thank you for sh…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2013-02-25:2022678:Comment:10190992013-02-25T11:54:56.084ZIcedBithttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/IceyIcedIcee
<p>Hi Weston D! Thank you for sharing your note. Most times I long to be able to wear my hair (or lack of it) freely, without the coverage of a hat, wig or beanie due to the immensely uncomfortable stares I get when I don’t have them (which often leads to me explaining what AA is…). And when I'm uncomfortable, my companions get uncomfortable, and the day-out turns into a disaster (worse case scenario, not always). It can get exhausting. But I'm counting my blessings and I do have A LOT to be…</p>
<p>Hi Weston D! Thank you for sharing your note. Most times I long to be able to wear my hair (or lack of it) freely, without the coverage of a hat, wig or beanie due to the immensely uncomfortable stares I get when I don’t have them (which often leads to me explaining what AA is…). And when I'm uncomfortable, my companions get uncomfortable, and the day-out turns into a disaster (worse case scenario, not always). It can get exhausting. But I'm counting my blessings and I do have A LOT to be grateful for with or without hair. And that said, profile picture's now changed. Cheers! :)</p> Its harder for women to have…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2013-02-24:2022678:Comment:10190712013-02-24T21:00:30.676ZWeston Dhttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/WestonD
<p>Its harder for women to have this condition. I had a hell of a time with alopecia growing up. Then I turned 22, gained 20 pounds of muscle, now everyone thinks I'm a in the service. Regardless, I aged into my look, one that is socially accepted in men. The only hint of hair disease now is that I have half a right eyebrow to my full left.</p>
<p>Women never age into the look to the point where the average people will not notice. I've been to the support meetings and I've heard a lot about the…</p>
<p>Its harder for women to have this condition. I had a hell of a time with alopecia growing up. Then I turned 22, gained 20 pounds of muscle, now everyone thinks I'm a in the service. Regardless, I aged into my look, one that is socially accepted in men. The only hint of hair disease now is that I have half a right eyebrow to my full left.</p>
<p>Women never age into the look to the point where the average people will not notice. I've been to the support meetings and I've heard a lot about the struggles you ladies face. They way to help yourself is to find good friends, and use sites like this on or the conferences to meet other alopecians in your area, men and/or women.</p>
<p>Don't get me wrong by assuming that what I said above means I think women have to cover up. People you know you will have respect for you without a wig. Personally I find some alopecian woman attractive and a few to be very attractive with or without a wig.</p>
<p>By the way, Icedbit, you can show your face in your profile. Your among people who feel your experience!</p> Thank you for sharing your th…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2013-02-22:2022678:Comment:10176042013-02-22T09:01:01.178ZIcedBithttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/IceyIcedIcee
<p>Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this! :)<br/> It's really sad, and even quite hurtful sometimes when people look at you as though you're some sort of a freak of nature. It's important to keep an open mind and a huge heart. I try my best to understand, we're all only humans after all. There really is a need to spread awareness about Alopecia and similar conditions.</p>
<p>Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this! :)<br/> It's really sad, and even quite hurtful sometimes when people look at you as though you're some sort of a freak of nature. It's important to keep an open mind and a huge heart. I try my best to understand, we're all only humans after all. There really is a need to spread awareness about Alopecia and similar conditions.</p> I agree! People stare at my 3…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2013-02-22:2022678:Comment:10175212013-02-22T07:18:40.730ZMychildhasAThttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/MychildhasAT
I agree! People stare at my 3yr old and I get really pissed. Its so rude! Just ask and ill gladly answer you;)
I agree! People stare at my 3yr old and I get really pissed. Its so rude! Just ask and ill gladly answer you;) You have rightly stated the r…tag:alopeciaworld.com,2013-02-21:2022678:Comment:10175492013-02-21T11:29:29.976ZYogitahttps://alopeciaworld.com/profile/Yogita
<p>You have rightly stated the reactions of people around you. My son is 4 years old & suffering from AA for a year. Whenever people see him they ask in front of him about it. He don't like it & avoids such people.</p>
<p>You have rightly stated the reactions of people around you. My son is 4 years old & suffering from AA for a year. Whenever people see him they ask in front of him about it. He don't like it & avoids such people.</p>