Hello...I know how I felt when I discovered my hair loss and since I am a mommy and grandma to I feel your concern..but as a preschool teacher I know how...
Errica, Thanks for your e-mail. It's very supportive for people like me who developed the problem in adulthood. Hi my name's Russell. I'm from New Zealand. I...
Russel, that is pretty interesting. I never thought about looking for someone to possibley fall in love with who also has alopecia. I just happened to get...
Hi Russell, I am a pre-school teacher here in Las vegas nevada and have AA..but i refuse to let it get me down..i do wear wigs now and have been well accepted...
Well, I think that although we are initially attracted to someone because of their appearance, it's often the case that once we meet them or get to know them...
Thank you all for the words of encouragement and helpful links and wisdom. I will talk to his teacher so she can be aware, and really as it is not too...
Good for you Becky..when we make too much of something with kid's it can make it worse..believe me I know I have been teaching over 20 yrs and am a mom and...
Hi Everyone! I am also new to the group! Thanks for keeping this group going...it's really iimportant to not feel alone in dealing with alopecia. I have lost...
Welcome to the group Fadiva, yes it's a godsend for me too. I have got used to having no hair and wearing wigs but hell I still miss my own hair..maybe that...
Hi Becky, My name is Julie and I have AA. I had a lout of small bald spot at first and now all the small spots makes it one big bald spot. I have some...
ya, Pat, I don't think the desire to have our own hair back ever goes away! I've dealt with this since I was 18 months old and i'm 25....I have yet to not...
Julie~ What is this Zandana that you talk about?! I wear bandanas to bed every night. Do you have a picture of what one of these looks like?! You go girl...
i think it never goes away! I find myself looking at others who do have hair and i am reminded of when i did. The wig never really fits quite right and I'm...
Hi Julie, (((Julie)))) Hugs to you! What strength you have! A new job! I had an interview 2 weeks ago and called it off because I couldn't hide the spots...
that's true for me as well when I see other women with nice obviousely natural hair that i am reminded of what it was like to have my own. I use to get sooo...
Hello everyone my name is Stefani and I'm 22 years old living in Dayton Ohio. I have had alopecia universalis for 9 years and I can just say wow what a journey...
A Zandana is almost like a bandana. Go have a look in the attachment. My Zandana will be more feminine. Julie Emily&Joe <ao3flash@...> wrote: Julie~ ...
thanks for showing a pic of the zandana to me. i have seen them before. a lot of motorcycle riders wear them under their helmets. i bet you have fun making...
Welcome Stefani. What a great occupation for someone with au :-) If you can't run your fingers through your own hair you can run them through other peoples!...
Hi Stefani, My name is Caryn and you have just answered a prayer for me. I was diagnosed with alopecia in May of this year. I virtually have nothing left....
Hi All, For anyone in the Boston area who is interested, there is an alopecia support group meeting being held tonight, October 5th, at 7:15pm at the Wellesley...
Hi everyone, It's been two years and now my hair has started growing back. I've kept my hair long, and nobody could tell I had any spots. I received ...
caryn~ you might also want to join this group. there are a ton of women there who have wonderful advice to share on everything about wigs! the moderator of...
Hi Mike, I luv to hear a success! Woohoo!!!!!!! I'm glad you're hair is in! I'm on shots and ointments, too. I see some fine white hairs in (actually I...
Russell, Thanks so much for the response. It is really nice to meet you! Well, I've that yeah, it does help to have somebody there who understands what you're...
Hey there Kim, Yeah, I like to stay busy at all times.. haha I hate to just sit around and not do something. So tell me a little about yourself. You seem quite...
Mike, I'm happy for you that your hair has started growing back! I used to pray so much for mine to grow back but it's been so long that I gave up hope, then...
Hey there Caryn, Well, thanks so much for the reply! Yeah my life is pretty busy but this year I'm a senior and I quit all sports so I could put all my time...
Hi Erica~ I've also had alopecia all my life too. from 18 months old till now @ 25yrs old! I couldn't imagine losing my hair late in life either, but I think...
Em Thank you for responding to me and for your advice. It is most appreciated. Caryn Emily&Joe <ao3flash@...> wrote: caryn~ you might also want to join...