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TNTX2 
3:38am, September 13, 2009
OK, so I have no idea what is wrong with her. Today while I was checking her hair, as there had been reports of head lice at school, I found a very large bald patch on her head. Its as smooth as a baby's bottom. I asked her if someone had cut her hair or shaved it and she said no. No one from school had touched her hair and neither her sister or brother had done anything.
So after googling hair loss, I came across Alopecia. Now I dont know if this is what she has or not but the symptoms are all there.
Now comes the hard part. Im so scared for my little angel. She has always had long hair, and luckily it is long enough to cover the bald patch so you cant see it. That is for now anyway.
She is going to be so devastated if she cant have her long hair. We would spend hours brushing it and platting it, or putting it up, and now we may face the prospect of her having no hair.
I want to cry!
I cant help her and its not fair. I will be taking her to the doctors on Monday to see what he says. Im hoping he will say its something else and that her hair will grow back, but in the back of my mind I am thinking that it is Alopecia.
Luckily the school holidays are coming up so she wont be at school, and if anymore falls out the kids wont see it and wont be able to make fun of her.
Arrrrrrrrrrrgggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhh I hate being helpless. I want so much to help her and I cant.
Its not fair!!!!!!!!!
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Real difficulties can be overcome. Worries about what might or might not happen are unconquerable ~ Author Unknown
I send you that tidbit so that your weekend is not given over to useless worry.
Since there are many reasons for hair loss, I'm glad you are taking her to see the doctor. Best to be sure, and to get the right treatment - if treatment is needed.
I hope you mention to the doctor that you "spend hours brushing it and platting it, or putting it up". Such activities are so normal and usually safe - however, when I googled hair loss in children, I found such activities listed as one of the possible causes for hair loss in children.
Obviously, I hope - as you do - that it is not Alopecia. If it is - it isn't the worst possible problem anyone could have. In most cases (90%) the hair grows back. TG, it is not life threatening.
However, if it is Alopecia, I understand your concern about how it could effect her happiness, self-esteem, etc., due to being teased.
Fortunately, she has you for her mother. How she handles the matter will depend on how you handle it. Venting aside - a normal reaction - you are a capable, sound-minded, resourceful woman who will handled whatever the problem is in a rational manner, and you will find the ways and means to help and protect her.
That being said... Take a deep breath, hope for the best, prepare for the worst, and always remember that you are able to handle anything that comes your way!
Sending you a hug and best wishes!
LostLadyLen
It is so hard as a parent when you feel you can do nothing to help your child, I know that feeling all too well, but you can help and you are helping her - by taking her to the doctor tomorrow you are making the first step. There are lots of reasons for hair loss and they are not all permanent. I'll be thinking about you, let me know what the doctor says. Hugs, Charlotte.
FJsMum