Does anyone suffer from alopecia?

I recently discovered a bald patch in my hair, a little bigger than a 50 pence piece. I have a doctors appointment on Monday, but i have a feeling it is alopecia as other members in my family have suffered in the past.Luckily i have a good head of hair, so i can cover it, and hopefully it will grow back of its own accord. Does anyone else suffer and any advice, as its really un-nerving to find bald spots on your head! (Im a 28 year old woman, by the way).

Does anyone suffer from alopecia?

No I don't my friend does really badly. She had more space than hair, as it was coming out in handfuls until she gave up and shaved it off. (She's a punk though).

She bought some fantastic wigs that are so good no one realises they are wigs. I've even borrowed one.

Hers was triggered by stress as her son was seriously ill at the time. As things got better and with counselling as her hair started to grow it grew back normally. She did have a reaccourance but it was alot less severe, and she is now enjoying longish hair.

Good luck for Monday, and try and stay positive.

Does anyone suffer from alopecia?

I had these bald spots several times, especially when I was working in a fairly stressful job. Both my GP and hairdresser said they were "Nervous Alopecia" and the less I worried about it, the quicker I would recover from it.

Meanwhile, the hairdresser devised ways of covering one which was particularly annoying right on my crown. They weren't so bad in the nape of your neck.

Now nearing 70 and haven't had any for a good 20 years (but then I don't work anymore)

Doc and hairdresser both right - they grew back well (but doesn't the skin feel funny when you have them?!)

Does anyone suffer from alopecia?

Hi there,i suffered a few years ago,but made a full recovery.Doctor prescribed a skin hair and nails supplement(perfectil) and minoxidil,a solution applied directly to the scalp.the doctor suggested I take plenty of protein rich foods,especially egg whites.I would get it checked out as alopecia can be quite distressing.hopefully it won't be severe but its best to play it safe.regards.

Does anyone suffer from alopecia?

hi there!

I really do understand how concerned you are about this. I'm 24 years old and have had alopecia for 12 years now! i have alopecia totalis. I know it sounds scary but try not to be (easier said than done i know) stress can make alopecia worse so try and stay calm about the whole thing. Even though ive lost all my hair no one ever knows un less i tell them. please try to be positive. not all alopecia results in complete hair loss. My doctor told me in most cases it grows back so keep smiling :-)