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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How Long Does it Last

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Hi Everyone,

I recently been diagnosed with AA when I first discovered a nickel sized bald spot on the crown of my head. It started to get real big and is now about the size of an egg. In addition, I have about a dozen other spots that formed. My hair continues to fall out and it has been about 2.5 months since I first discovered it. Generally, how long is it before I stop losing hair?

Also, does anyone know the average time for regrowth?

Sincerely,
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I HAVE HAD AA FOR THREE YEARS THE FIRST TWO YEARS WASNT THAT BAD .BUT THIS YEAR I HAVE HAD TWO PATCHES AND THE OTHER DAY I FOUND ANOTHER ,ITS BEEN SIX MONTHS AND THE FIRST TWO HAVE SMALL AMOUNTS OF HAIR BUT CAN STILL BEEN SEEN . THE FIRST ONES I EVER HAD HAVE GROWN BK BUT STILL NOT VERY LONG AND THATS FROM 3 YEARS AGO . GOOD LUCK XX
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I have been having AA for over 13 years now. It first started out as a total hair loss, then after about half a year, my hair started to grow back, but ever since then, it's been patchy baldness here and there. On good days, I can hide my spot with other hair, but recently, I have an egg-size (like yours, mrskim198) on top of my head, among others here and there. Cortisone injection helped me when I had patches like this but I'm breastfeeding right now and I just don't want to have anything to pass onto my baby right now. But the bottom line is that, your hair will most likely grow back, it's a matter of time, so be positive and when you are sad about hair loss, try to treasure what other things you have (family, pets, career, etc...). Good luck with you and hope your hair will grow back soon!

Thanks,
SammieY
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I had it for a couple of years I would have bald patches in my beard and on my head after about a year it grew back, white at first and then slowly turned back to my color. No big deal. Just a fun thing for a while.
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