Thank you so much!!! So you were just diagnosed... I am so sorry. But I am here to talk if you would like... I am having a really hard time battling this, but now finding so much more support on this website...
Good for you!
I guess I was lucky that mine didnt spread so quickly. IT's been 4 months and only now do i need a wig. Im actually going next weekend to try some on and hopefully get one fitted. Im super nervous. I've heard good and bad things about wigs, but i guess I'll just have to see. Take Care pretty girl
I also heard that you could have it cut down by a hairstylist if you would like to thin it out. I would go to someone that has some experience though! Let me know how it goes!
Melissa
I saw your post and the pictures of your wig. You look great!!! If you do not mind me asking what brand is your wig? I thinking about getting a new one pretty soon.
I would really enjoy meeting you. I know that this experience has affected me in ways that is hard to explain. I too, was recently diagnosed with Alopecia. It has been about six months now and some days I am in denial and other days I want to face it head on with solutions I need to make for myself. Let me know when you are available. I am sure you are busy with school just let me know.
Hi Rachel-
My name is Sarah and I came across your profile and noticed you live in Texas. I used to live in Austin and my husband I moved to Houston about seven months ago. I have AU (started losing my hair in December of 2006 and became AU in January of 2008). It is great to find a site like this and get in contact with other people with alopecia. My sister actually has a Ph.D in microbiology. She is a professor at the University of Richmond and whenever I have a science question on alopecia I always call her =) I hope you are doing well...I remember when I was first diagnosed and all the feelings I had...if you ever have any questions or want to talk just let me know.
Sarah
I was in 4th grade when my hair fell out and it all started w/ a tiny bald spot behind my ear and within 3 weeks I was bald. 3mths later I lost my eye lashes and eye brows. I tried all kinds of treatments. After 9mths of treatments my parents talked with me about everything. We decided that we would take a break for all of the treatments. I used a synthetic wig for a year, but then got a vacumn sealed real hair wig. I like it most of the time, but it is so hot. I wear it to school and church. When I am home I dont wear anything. I am just now starting to feel sad about it all. I am scared to start a new school year. I know once I get back in to school that I will feel better. Good luck and we will keep in touch.
Emma
I too have had AA for a wile and have been treating it with injections for about a year I've still developed new spots but its helped very much grow back new hair.
Hi Rachel, I wanted to welcome you to Alopecia World. I can honestly say that we are a great community here and I hope you enjoy the time you spend with us and we look forward to your input. Cheryl, co-founder
Hi Rachel,
My book, "If Your Hair Falls Out, Keep Dancing!" was written for you! I was diagnosed in my 20's as well. I've had it for over 30 years now, and I wrote this book just so you wouldn't have to go through everything I did! Check it out on my page -- and you can click the link at the bottom, or go to Amazon.com to get it. A lot of women and girls are loving it -- that makes me very happy because I want to help!
LeslieAnn
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lol ik thats alright i do that all the time
I guess I was lucky that mine didnt spread so quickly. IT's been 4 months and only now do i need a wig. Im actually going next weekend to try some on and hopefully get one fitted. Im super nervous. I've heard good and bad things about wigs, but i guess I'll just have to see. Take Care pretty girl
Melissa
I saw your post and the pictures of your wig. You look great!!! If you do not mind me asking what brand is your wig? I thinking about getting a new one pretty soon.
Sarah
Where did you go wig shopping in Houston? I think it's time I start looking at clip-ins or a topper or something.
Thanks!
I would really enjoy meeting you. I know that this experience has affected me in ways that is hard to explain. I too, was recently diagnosed with Alopecia. It has been about six months now and some days I am in denial and other days I want to face it head on with solutions I need to make for myself. Let me know when you are available. I am sure you are busy with school just let me know.
Sherrilyn
My name is Sarah and I came across your profile and noticed you live in Texas. I used to live in Austin and my husband I moved to Houston about seven months ago. I have AU (started losing my hair in December of 2006 and became AU in January of 2008). It is great to find a site like this and get in contact with other people with alopecia. My sister actually has a Ph.D in microbiology. She is a professor at the University of Richmond and whenever I have a science question on alopecia I always call her =) I hope you are doing well...I remember when I was first diagnosed and all the feelings I had...if you ever have any questions or want to talk just let me know.
Sarah
I was in 4th grade when my hair fell out and it all started w/ a tiny bald spot behind my ear and within 3 weeks I was bald. 3mths later I lost my eye lashes and eye brows. I tried all kinds of treatments. After 9mths of treatments my parents talked with me about everything. We decided that we would take a break for all of the treatments. I used a synthetic wig for a year, but then got a vacumn sealed real hair wig. I like it most of the time, but it is so hot. I wear it to school and church. When I am home I dont wear anything. I am just now starting to feel sad about it all. I am scared to start a new school year. I know once I get back in to school that I will feel better. Good luck and we will keep in touch.
Emma
I too have had AA for a wile and have been treating it with injections for about a year I've still developed new spots but its helped very much grow back new hair.
My book, "If Your Hair Falls Out, Keep Dancing!" was written for you! I was diagnosed in my 20's as well. I've had it for over 30 years now, and I wrote this book just so you wouldn't have to go through everything I did! Check it out on my page -- and you can click the link at the bottom, or go to Amazon.com to get it. A lot of women and girls are loving it -- that makes me very happy because I want to help!
LeslieAnn
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