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first small bald spot noticed by hair stylist - assumed stress related alopecia.
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first injections
first visit to dermatologist - alopecia areata - treated with steroid injections to single spot on back of head. -
2 more bald spots
dermatologist treats two new bald spots with stronger steroid injections, recommends a biopsy if the hair loss continues. -
beginning of steriods
began taking prednisone (oral steroids), in addition to injections, 60mg daily, see a drastic reduction in hair loss after one week on prednisone. -
start noticing that i was losing more hair at once
feel as though hair loss is increasing, up prednisone dosage to 60mg daily. -
buzzed hair, bought a wig.
met with Dr. Roberts, she did a thorough exam of my scalp, checked my nails and the rest of my body. said that I have a decent chance at growing it back, but supported my decision to shave my head. -
i noticed that...
noticed that even the spots that had been injected with steroids were losing hair again, shaved my head down to scalp. totally bald on my head. -
makeup lessons
had my first makeup lesson with Blush Beaty Bar to help me with my loss of brows and lashes. -
I got married! And ate foods I was allergic to. But then went back to the diet.
BJ and I worked remotely in the midwest and I began eating poorly again. -
keeping track of my health
I decide to start looking into my health again. Make appointment with Pam Rathbone to retest Adrenal performance and run labs on thyroids, iron, testosterone, DHEA, etc.
