my daughter started AA at age 5, is 16 now and is AU. she has grown up into a lovely young adolescent, very confident and a caring individual. she just ...
That's great Lakshmi you must be so proud of your daughter, and wonderful to see her grow up with confidence and spirit. We so want the best for our children...
So I haven't posted here in a while because I have been busy with a ton of homework and papers and reading etc. (trying to graduate from college). I hate to...
Jessica I agree with you, alopecia in its many forms can take over our lives if we're not careful, and like your mum I also have a bipolar son as well as a...
Erica, Do I understand the thread correctly that you too have an 11 year old daughter with AA? Cathy _____ From: alopeciaareatasupportgroup@yahoogroups.com ...
Hey jessica i just wanna say u'v seen the worst already i think this has made u much more stronger now, so this is the bright side of having a difficult...
Thanks for the perspective, Jessica. My sister recently had her daughter diagnosed with AA and she is very upset about it, but, as you mention, there are so...
Hi Shannon, Just curious, how did this make you feel about your niece? I know that AA is in your family and I bet that of all people you are the biggest...
This news actually terrifies me, Carm. It brought back all of the very first fears that I had when diagnosed at age 14. My niece is only 4 and just has 3...
Hey Carm, Your hairloss doesn't look too bad at this time, which is great! IĀ started off with round patches then I got some long snake like areas along with...
Shannon, I was 4 the first time I lost any hair. I knew about it but didn't know what it was. There is much more information available these days. In my...
I remember the first time I had hair loss the doctor said it was because it was "a nervous child". That stigma stuck with me for years. In actuality, I was a...
You're right, Anita. My sister won't keep it a secret from her for long. They have just been through a lot-a move to a new state, living in my parents...
Hello! I'm new here. My WONDERFUL boyfriend has alopecia and sometimes really struggles with it. He has no hair, no eye lashes, eyebrows...I would love to...
Shannon, I bet it is hard for you and your sister. Your sister saw what you went through, and doesn't want her daughter to feel like she is different. I don't...
Hi Vicky, I know it isn't, but trust me, it wasn't like this in the beginning. It was a lot worse. It's strange how you are saying that your loss got to be the...
Hi Faith, There are quite a few guys on here, as well as lots of women, to share and support. Alopecia World is another great site for receiving support....
I bought a Laine wig - which I LOVE, but I can't seem to figure out how to wear it without having it fall in my face. I'm wondering if anyone (Shannon? I know...
Hi Faith and welcome It's good he has someone who believes in him as you do. Sometimes those of us with aa struggle as your boyfriend does and knowing we are...
Those wigs are really pretty! I'm still trying to figure out wig shopping though (even though I hope not to get to that point) ... You buy them online instead...
Hello good people, I thought I'd update you on how my appointment with my dermatologist went. I went to see Dr. Shapiro who's supposed to be the more renowned ...
whats a dd? ________________________________ From: Mandy <Mandychelle79@...> To: alopeciaareatasupportgroup@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wednesday, February 4,...
Hi Nikki, When I was looking for a salon that had experience with styling wigs, I called a couple of places and asked them. Each place I called had one...