Alopecia Areata Support Group

Alopecia areata ("baldness in spots") is a form of hair loss from areas of the body, usually from the scalp. Because it causes bald spots on the head especially in the first stages, it is also called spot baldness. Hair loss can extend to eyebrows, eyelashes and facial and nasal hair and create more bald spots elsewhere in the body.

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helenb29
helenb29
Hello, I have been suffering with alopecia areata for a few years now and have been through almost every treatment possible with no results! I have lost the hair to the front and sides of my scalp and am looking for options of hair pieces that would be suitable. I dont want to go for a full wig as I have thick hair everywhere else but need something that looks natural.
recoveredaa
recoveredaa
Hi Helen, I also had alopecia areata early last year. It was a debilitating disease and the worst part is that the dermatologist i went to only said that it was an auto immune disease and that with steroid shots and cream, "it" might grow back. Will it didn't, it got worst. Don't believe in western medicine for this recovery. What worked for me was changing my diet around and now all my hair grew back. If you like my advice, I would need you to list what you eat and drink on a day to day basis. Hopefully i can point out what you need to cut out.
Maryisabell
Maryisabell
I have been diagnosed with CCCS alopecia . I understand that more than likely it is an autoimmune condition and or stress related . We must build up our immune system with vitamins / herbs . Makes since to me by 'building' what was lost is vital
I am a Christian so I pray for healing and do the closest thing to GOD's hand .
I take a good multivitamin , garlic capsules , zinc , omega 3 fish oil and Biotin in addition to the vitamin - every single day . On my scalp at night I use sweet almond oil for it is RICH in vitamin A, B and E ( everything your skin and hair needs ). The vitamin E is a natural healer . Natural remedies take time so I am looking forward to the 6 month's of this treatment / healing . Try not to stress and know this alopecia is not a death sentence . Being a woman hair loss is a big deal - not like a man where being bald is fashionable in Hollywood these days .
I am currently on an antibiotic and steroid drops for my scalp from my dermatologist / along with the natural treatment . Antibiotic's are not to be taken long term and either is the steroid drops for the scalp . I will soon only be on vitamins /herbs and sweet almond oil . If you want more information on what I'm doing please ask me . No more of my hair has been lost since my treatment .
We do what we can / than trust GOD for the rest .