SSmith
As I was skimming the internet on Aleopecia, I came across this site and couldn't believe how many messages there were with the same thoughts and concerns that I have had. I'm 29 and have had Aleopecia for 14 years. It hit me when I was in high school -- Talk about a hard time even when you're normal-Wow. I never went totally bald, I started with the slick patches and they would cycle in and out. For the last few years I've had hair on my whole head however it is fairly thin. I wear a wig and have since this started. For me that has been my saving grace. There are people that are absolutely shocked when they find out that my hair is not really mine. I guess I have my hairdresser to thank for that. She's got a lot of business from me. I tried the shots in the head, Minoxidil, blood tests, the whole nine yards--Nothing. I've come to the conclusion that there is another reason that I'm suffering from this that still until this day God must only know. But for those out there who are discourged and think that they have to miss out on life, they're wrong. While suffering from this I had an outstanding sports career through highschool, I went to two proms, I snowski, I bungee jump(double thanks to my hair dresser-HA), etc. I have wonderful friends and family that are supportive and I've become a stronger and more thankful person because of this. So what if we don't have hair--we can walk, run, see, hear, laugh, and love. If had to give up one thing--hair doesn't seem too bad. Trust me I still ask why? and go through mental and emotional suffering from time to time, but we all know that stress doesn't help us. So for those struggling to cope--keep your chin up, you are not alone. I pray for all of us to have the strength to get through this and hopefully find a cure one day. Take care!