Comments on: My Story by, Taylor, 17 Years Old

By: prerna

prerna — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:14:38 +0000

hii,,,

we all learn a lesson from you. I m also going through this , but i see some light , I wanna give you a solution which i am getting benefit of , do prayanam its form of yoga ,i left all medicine , see some hair growing back still i loss hair alomost 40 a day , but growth is noticeable. only in month plz try this….and belive me in 6 month you get back wat u lost , in india many has cure the diseases like cancer .and HIV , so try this …..

By: Lexi

Lexi — Thu, 20 May 2010 00:57:43 +0000

I just stumbled across this site today researching about hair loss in women. I am in the early stages of losing my hair. So early, I JUST had a scalp biopsy done. I’m nervous about the results, but I am pretty sure I know what’s going on. It’s been really tough, but it’s relieving to read about others that have gone through it or are currently going through it. I want to bring back my self- esteem. I lost it back when I first starting losing my hair a little more than a year ago when I was around 16. Being in high school and dealing with hair loss is the worst thing I have ever gone through. But I know that I will get through it. I have tons of support from family. If I only had the guts to tell my peers…If I ever find a cure, I’ll letcha know 🙂

By: Crystal

Crystal — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 02:28:20 +0000

Inspirational stories by all. It is great to know there are so many strong and capable women out there going through the same thing I am.
My hair started falling out last August, I posted my full story under another forum, but I have a question for any readers. I don’t know the extent of anyone else’s hair loss, but mine is horrifying. I dread showering and never run my fingers through my hair, becuase when I do it feels like it is coming out almost in chunks, that’s how many strands come out. That is all partt of my struggle, but my question is, where or what do you ladies do when your remaining hair gets too long. I have not had a hair cut now since June, because since August even thinking about having another person witness the horror that is combing my wet hair, is mortifying. Do you ladies cut your own hair? What do you do?
-Crystal

By: Maeve

Maeve — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:20:26 +0000

Thank you so much for this story and the inspiration you provide. My hair just started falling out last month and has gotten significantly thinner in that short amount of time. I find myself avoiding brushing my hair in fear of seeing how much comes out and it has caused serious depression and stress. I finally went to a doctor last week and am getting blood tests done this week.

Reading your story helped me feel a little better about it. You are so brave and strong.

By: Piyu

Piyu — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 02:50:57 +0000

Hi Elle,
Thanks for that wonderful story. You actually brought tears to my eyes. I am still crying trying to write this. Thanks God its lunch time at work and no one is watching me..
Your story just made me realise what I have got and why am I spending so much time lamenting over the lost hair. I am a successfull women of 30 yrs with a very supportive husband (who tells me to stop worrying about the hair and not be so bothered) and 2 beautiful kids and thinning hair for nearly 12 yrs.
Like all the others, I’ve spend a lot of money on various treatments and lotions and doctors. And lots and lots of hours worrying about the hair loss.
Recently a dermatologist prescribed me Aldactone and researching on that, I came to this site. I am moved by your story.. truly inspirational. May god give me the strength to shave my head if the need be.

By: aniqah

aniqah — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:58:04 +0000

Dear Elle,

Thank you so much for putting your story up. It truly has helped me.
Your story made me cry . You are a true inspiration and an amazing role model to other girls and women out there.

Thank you

By: Jerrie

Jerrie — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 06:28:00 +0000

I just joined the site, and am exploring different areas. I happened across this page and I just had to post and say that I love my shaved head. It took me a while to get here, and did not happen overnight. I cried, complained and blamed the world when my hair started falling out. I tried Rogaine – it gave me headaches and did nothing for the balding. I used wigs and hats, but working with special needs children who, when they found out my ‘hair’ came off my head, made it a point to pull my wig off at least once a day in the classroom and I was looking more and more like Friar Tuck with my little ring of hair surrounding my huge bald patch on the top of my head.

So, I started wearing the caps last year. At the end of the school year, I found out I was pre-menopausal, and started having hot flashes. The hats bugged the living crap out of me, so, one day on my way home from work, I stopped at Wal-Mart, bought a 4 blade men’s razor & the largest can of shaving cream for sensitive skin I could find, went home and shaved off what hair was left on my head. It was such a release!!! I was finally in control of what my head looked like… and my husband loves it! He says I have channeled my inner ‘Kojak’.

Sure I get looks when we go out, and I have had people ask me what is wrong with me. I tell them nothing, and go on with my day. The ones who are more persistent, like the lady who approached me while I was out with my husband celebrating his birthday, and asked me if I had had brain surgery, I explained that I had alopecia. She asked what that was; I took the time to explain it to her. She responded with ‘well, couldn’t you wear a wig or a hat or something?’ My response to her was that I preferred the natural look, and wished her a nice day!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 22:51:01 +0000

Elle,
I just wanted to thank you. Reading your story has helped me put some things in persective. You’re a truly strong and beautiful woman, and I wish that I had half of your confidence.
Thanks,
Rebecca

By: admin

admin — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:33:24 +0000

Hi Helen- Welcome to the site! I loved your story so much I had to make a special post for it on the main page so it will be easier for other women to find and read. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and positive outlook on using wigs and wiglets.

By: Helen

Helen — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 04:06:50 +0000

After years of driving myself crazy, using all sorts of products, including polysorbate 80, on my hair, I got a wig. The woman was wonderful, she put me at my ease and came in with styles and wigs that she felt would work. I kept with my natural hair color, very dark brown. It was 1987 and I was 49. Some of my hair showed at the sides of my face and under the back of the wig. That added to the natural look. About five years later, I was fully coloring my hair, my problem was on top, and decided to try a wiglet. I had a beautician cut my hair to fit and she showed me how to use it. Wiglets are lighter than wigs and you feel better because more of your hair is uncovered. The color of my dye and the color of their dye matched perfectly. Now I am 69 and almost a year ago decided to stop coloring, even tho I knew getting a match would be difficult. After several mistakes, one too dark, one too light, to be put away for the future, I have found something that is fairly close. When I went for a haircut today, the girl did not know I had a wiglet on until I began taking it off. She was nice enough to cut my wiglet to match my haircut.

Sure I would like to feel the wind in my hair, tho I don’t swim anymore. But I have gotten used to wearing it, you do not notice it, for the most part, during the day. If a stiff wind comes up, like so many other women, I just hold on to the top of my head. Haven’t lost one yet!

It was difficult when I became a widow and had to tell the new man in my life about my hair, but it fazed him not one whit. And if it would have, then it would have been good riddance to bad rubbish.

You don’t need to go out bald, cover it up. It is something we use, just like a bra. Think of being my age and going braless with my DD cup!

If you can afford it, get a human hair wig. It can be cut, styled, colored as you wish. It will move in the wind, and, surprisingly you will feel it. Your head becomes sensitive, and while it is not like your own, it is a heck of a lot better than nothing.

Helen