Just diagnosed with scarring alopecia is my sister’s current situation. About two years ago, she noticed thinning. Since my sister is a super awesome wife and mother, she never carves out time for self like many of you moms out there. Instead, she plays Super Heroine to family leaving little time and energy for self. Does this sound familiar? Sure it does.
She’s had a rough two years. You may even recall she was in an automobile accident earlier this year. Therefore, she assumed the thinning was related to stress. Recently, the thinning turn into something much more, female pattern baldness.
Now what? Because scarring alopecia was brought on by chemical and mechanical damage, she must go natural. I’m unsure if she’ll do a long-term transition or big chop. It’s too early to talk specifics because she’s quite devastated. Half wigs are not an option. Therefore, she’s relying solely on full wigs. She is using a topical steroid and have started steroid injections. Growth potential is hinged upon scar tissue.
I don’t know much about alopecia so I will be doing some homework to get smarter and wiser to support my sister. If you have experience with alopecia, please drop me a note, provide me with links or share whatever you feel necessary. If you’re dealing with thinning, seek help from a dermatologist. Don’t assume it’s one thing when it could be another.
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Oh no I’m sorry your sis is dealing with that. I have a friend who had to deal with that I’ll ask for some tips and padded them on
Thank you, sis! Please let me know whatever you find out.
Your sister sounds like a strong woman amoung other great traits. I don’t know much about it either but I do know she will be a beautiful woman no matter what happens.
Ahhh, that brought tears to my eyes. I’m super emotional about this because I hate seeing her deal with this. Here I have a blog about hair yet my sister is suffering from alopecia. It’s like I feel I should be able to help her. I seriously don’t know why I feel guilty but I love my sister with every ounce of being so her burdens are my burdens. She’s older than me but I act like the oldest so I’ll do anything to protect her. Ok, that was far more than you asked for but yeah, I’m torn up about this.
That is such a beautiful comment! Jay I concur wholeheartedly with Leslie your sister is and still will be beautiful no matter what sending hugs her way.
Thank you, Lydz!
Oh – positive vibes go out to you and your sister!
TY!
I know manuy people who suffer from alopecia. It really is very complicated.