Hi Jill, about when to get a wig, I would recommend you get one before you really need one. The first time I went au I was in denial and so stressed out that...
Hi Tara, what do you hate about it? Pat ... From: taragoitein To: alopeciaareatasupportgroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 01, 2005 1:05 AM Subject:...
I agree with Pat - I would be looking now, that way you can match hair color, style, etc.... plus it may take a while searching for the "right one" for you....
Welcome Debbie! Like anything else, there are some dermatologists better than others, more knowledgable about alopecia than others, and some better with their...
Thank You Pat & Kim for replying to my question on wigs. I was joking around with my sister about it today and she could not understand why I was laughing...
Thanks Everyone who replied to my questions about eyebrows!! Every time I go into public I check out everyones eyebrows, I keep thinking I am the only one in...
I believe my ds's alopecia totalis is due to his many ear infections and doses of antibiotics as an infant/toddler- perhaps combined with his allergies? I am...
Hi Debbie, you are the right place. I've a daughter who is 12 and has had AT for the last 2 yrs. She is undergoing treatment under Dr. Richard Strick in LA....
Thanks for your replies, Kim and Lakshmi. I live in New Iberia, Louisiana. I have been trying to find my daughter some e-mail buddies with alopecia so that...
We went to a specialist group at the University of Denver- supposedly one of the top groups on the subject- My son tried some topical creams and rogaine- which...
Debbie, Debbie, My daughter is 8 and has had AA since she was 2. I know she loves chatting with kids all over the world that are going thru the same thing she...
Debbie, I think NAAF has a childrens message board she might want to get involved with, or as mentioned, if she had a couple e-mail buddies she could relate...
Hi There I've recently just finished a 5 month course of PUVA light treatment with almost all of my hair regrowing. I have however got 3 or 4 small patches...
The shots do hurt depending on the spot (head is painful)- It does however hurt on the spot when you are getting injected, and it only takes a couple of...
Hi Elaine! I'd be lying if I said they don't hurt at all, but for the most part, it's not bad at all. Some areas of the head are more sensitive than others,...
Hi Elaine, I am new at this myself. Last week I had my first round of shots - about 30. I a schedual for a total of 5 sesion every 6 weeks. I have to be...
Thanks blondejohn, I'm lucky my husband loves my bald look and constantly compliments me. It really helps! I appreciate your support! Cindy blondejohn2002...
Hi Kimberly: Thanks for your reply, I think this support group is fantastic. Surviving my cancer has prepared me for my hairloss. It is minor compared to...
Hi Kimberly: Thanks for your reply, I think this support group is fantastic. Surviving my cancer has prepared me for my hairloss. It is minor compared to...
Hi Kimberly: Thanks for your reply, I think this support group is fantastic. Surviving my cancer has prepared me for my hairloss. It is minor compared to...
Hi Kimberly: Thanks for your reply, I think this support group is fantastic. Surviving my cancer has prepared me for my hairloss. It is minor compared to...
Bonnie, Thank you for your reply. I think I am in denial that she could lose all of her hair - even though I do know it is a good possibility. I'm sure she's...
Debbie, I know what you mean about being in denial- for my son who is 10 now- ( 7 when it happened)- it was a shock and awe moment of our own. I kept asking ...
Debbie: I just wanted to say that if your daughter wants to be homeschooled and you can do that, that's a great thing. But I'd try to take the position that...
I just lost my hair 2 years ago. I am 25 now. I was really mad when my family and my boyfriend acted like it was no big deal. Now I am very thankful they...
It's been awhile. Still bald but have a new look on baldness. I am still wearing my system, Have experienced a few new caps but the lace has to be the most...
Hi, been eyebrowless for probly bout 18 years, I've tried the powder, the liners, smeared rubbed off ran lol...Last summer I had the oppertunity for permeant...
Hi Cin, welcome back girl! Pat ... From: dreamsoflivin To: alopeciaareatasupportgroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 8:59 AM Subject:...