Have you thought about a vacuum wig??? I have worn one for over 20 years. I can go down a waterslide (KINGS ISLAND), swim, boating. I never worry about it coming off.
I will be in OHIO next month. Let me know if I can help.

Alyce

Hi Ann! Welcome. Your hair loss pattern looks alot like mine. I have that huge circular bald spot at the crown and the hair just grows around the edges, but it's very thin. Anyway, I couldn't bring myself to shave my head when I first started wearing a wig. I used a wig liner and wrapped/pinned my hair up before I put the liner on. After several years I got tired of dealing with the hair and liner so I cut my hair really short first, then shaved my head a couple of months later. I find it so much more comfortable with my head shaved - much cooler. Just take your time and do what feels right. Stay strong.

Hi Ann, 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.

Cheryl
co-founder

hey if you ever need to talk about it...just send me a message.

Hey girlfriend, I think you would like the book!
Let me know when you read it, and give me your feedback!
You can get it on Amazon.
Hugs!

sounds like me...mine started with about 4 small spots and now I have 10 HUGE spots and lots of small ones....its soo frustrating I have always had long pretty thick hair and now this....but I have to make the most of it...They say I am not sick so that is a huge positive...I got me a wig that looks like my old hair with highlights...I look like I've stepped out of a salon...but oh well ...If have to wear one, I will rock it..lol

Yes! I feel the same way you do about animals!
I am on the board of the Oregon Humane Society.

Well this is all new to me too....I started getting this in May and since then have lost about 1/2 the hair on my head and still loosing...I have just went to different wig shops and tried them on...thats what I recomment you do before you buy...how old are you?...I'm 30 and I live in Tennessee...this is a shock to me too....

Thanks for your note about my cat Zsa Zsa! She is an indoor only cat; cats live longer indoors. I lost my soul-mate cat, Clifford, when he was hit by a car at only 7 years old. I just about died myself. When I looked back, I realized that most of my cats who were indoor and outdoor, lived only half as long as their normal lifespan so I decided not to allow any more cats outside. Of course, you have to be sure they have entertainment! But to me it's worth it...
Hugs!

Hello Ann,
I for the most part have secluded myself from the outside world. I have shaved my head I feel relieved that I dont have to clean up hair anymore. My close friends that I have told and shown my head to have been very supportive but I still dont feel very attractive and I feel very self conscious about my wigs around a lot of people even though I love wearing them. I just lost my eye brows. Right now Im just taking it day by day. I have a good support system and they help me the best they can.

Hang in there and take care,
Trixie

Welcome.

Roger.

Hello and welcome, Ann!
What a cute little mouse in your photos!
How are you doing today?
LeslieAnn

Hi Ann,
How are you?
Tracy