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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I have alopecia barbae and I'm scared

Mikes814
Mikes814

Hi everyone,  I'm 32....back in April, I noticed a couple small bald patches on my face. I went to the dermatologist and received cortisteroid shots in my face. I also went to my primary doctor and underwent test to make sure this wasn't anything to do with thyroid, testosterone etc.  I went back in May and received my 2nd round of shots. I was told everything was looking good until that night a new patch formed. I'm very afraid of this spreading beyond my face and to my scalp. I haven't been able to handle it well. I get feelings of anxiety and sadness.I'm afraid to eat or drink certain things and I haven't been going out.  I spend a lot more time in bed because I think I've been worrying myself tired. I've lost weight that i didn't need to lose. I also recently got engaged and we only moved into our new home less than 3 weeks before my symptoms started.  I'm really afraid of what's going to happen to me and how it's going to effect my fiance. If anyone can offer any encouragement. I know I only have a minor case right now but I can't seem to shake my fears. 

ChirstyAnn
ChirstyAnn
Your going to be okay. The worst case scenario here is that it goes to your scalp. If it does - it will be dealt with and it will be fine. Your fiance will support you as they are willing to get married to you therefore they will be able to accept something like this that is not in your control. Just keep attending the doctors and be firm, that you need this sorted. Ask for a allergery test patches to see if it's an intolerance. Also, it could possibly not move onto your scalp. Worry is not doing you any good. Try to stop thinking the "what ifs" because they are only what ifs and they very rarely happen. It will all be fine, even if the worst case scenario does happen.
markanders38
markanders38
The good thing is you have already started doing something to remedy your problem. Psychological stress will only worsen your situation and new health problems can also arise as a result of that.
From what I can gather, it's not a serious problem you are facing.
You need to eat properly and maintain a healthy weight because you might not fully recover due lack of nutrition.
If you work or college going, you might need to find some activities to participate in after work. This is for you to maintain a healthy mind because, without the proper mindset, you might take longer to recover.
Bald patches are usually temporary; in some cases, a fungal infection will be the main culprit.
I think you should do a comprehensive test to eliminate some of the common problems. You can check this site for treatment reviews -https://nebanye.com/.
You may find the information there useful.
Mikes814
Mikes814
It turns out that I was directly breathing in black mold this entire time. The mold is in my basement and I was down there working out a few hours a week. Which explains why this started shortly after moving in. I was reading that mold exposure can cause auto immune effects. Apparently not a lot of ppl our doctors even know this. Well now I'm staying out of the basement until everything is removed and just have to hope that everything else will work out.