BEAUTIFUL, Scott. Your message is inspiring. When we channel only half of the energy we expend mourning the loss of dead protein into more positive pursuits,...
i kind of dont really mind it either, im still a little self concious but my only problem that is real noticable is my left eyebrow but people dont really say...
I lost all my eyebrows 8 years ago, and finally decided to get them tattooed due to any eyebrow pencil or powder can rub off. My problem solved - NO regrets! ...
I have been AU for 8 years now, and honestly can say I rarely think much of it - it's just part of who I am - But I can't lie though, occasionally (once in a...
Hi Robert I'm Maddie, I'm new also...My son is the one with AA. He's 17months old, he was diagnosed at 6months old. He uses protopic on his head once a nite...
Hi Katie I'm Maddie, my son has AA he's only 17months. I am curious about what you said....that some people have asked if you have cancer...that would be the...
Hi Pam This is Maddie....I use elidel on my son age 17months old for his ezcema, not for his AA. I also use Elicon which is a steroid cream...also for his...
Hi All When you get your new hairpiece it is a sad and happy day all in one. First, it is always exciting to get a new piece but it also is a sad reminder of...
Hey Scott, I'm sure I can speak for everyone who first met you on this board when I say 'well done'. You have come an about circle with your attitude to...
I also use eyebrow pencils. It's a pain keeping them on but usually they stay on all day maybe with one touch up. I work outdoors a lot and even in the heat if...
Kim- My name is Katie, I'm 18 and I've had alopecia for 3-4 months. I've lost 85% of my hair on my scalp and I'm rapidly loosing all of my body hair. I...
Hi Kim, I'm new here and can relate to what you say about being grateful for the important things in life. I am currently a caregiver for my mother who has...
Thanks Pat. What eyebrow pencil do you use? A makeup artist encouraged me to buy a Marcelle eyebrow pencil but I don't think it's very good. Sorry to harp...
Maddie- At first I was a little offended when I heard that people asked if I had cancer, but now I just smile. It still upsets me a little though, just...
Courage- I don't think that it's wrong to want to be with a handsome man, and I'm just about positive that your looks havent gone down the tube because of AU....
I use an eyebrow pencil from 'The Bodyshop' which isn't oily and goes on quite well. Pat ... From: Courage To: alopeciaareatasupportgroup@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Hi Tracy, Glad you've got your Toplace hair...no I didn't get the front lace cut as I sent in a template so it fitted quite well. On my next order I'm adding ...
Not that painful at all....She used a numbing cream before starting the procedure. On a scale of 1 to 10, 10 being the most painful, I would say a 2. ... 10...
Hi Courage! Welcome to the group. AND welcome to all other new members. Do you sound silly? NO WAY! That is a issue (dating w/ alopecia - acceptance from...
Does anyone else have tiny little indents all over your nails? I have it and I normally keep my nails pretty long but I'm finding that they are breaking more...
Hi Katie, I have the dimpled nails too. My nails are also very weak and haven't found anything yet that really makes a difference - other than false nails! ...
I also get the indents although with me they seem to appear at the onset of a new spot and last only for the first few months. In addition to that, I usually...
Thanks Dana, I'll try it. I hope it works for me. God Bless! ~Katie~ Sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayers. Remember when you're talking to the man...
I don't have dents but ridges on my nails. They are also very weak, but they've always been weak. I know others here also have nail problems and it must be...
Hi Katie Brittle/pitted nails can be symptom of lots of things, i.e diet, stress/health or caused by an infection that can get under false nails/over-lays. I...
