Help From Abby - Young Girls Dealing With Alopecia

As I scour the web to format and compile articles and advice about living with and dealing with Alopecia one thing is certain young girls are very hard hit on an emotional level. Alopecia Areata can be devastating for children alike, I found an article from an “Dear Abby” and thought it would be nice to share here.

Her advice like so many others is to find support where every you can, whether it’s an online support group for alopecia or a monthly meeting near your home. Alopecia support is out their and can help anyone dealing with this hair loss disease.

From Dear Abby:

DEAR ABBY: I am a 13-year-old girl living through a nightmare. When I was 4, I got a disease that caused my hair to fall out. I wear a wig and live in constant fear that it will slip or fall off. It’s making me miserable.

Some girls say I am “lucky” because I will never have to shave. I would give anything to shave. My mom doesn’t understand what it’s like. How can I cope with this when no one I know understands, or even cares about its effects on my life? - “Naked” in New Orleans

DEAR “NAKED”: An excellent way to cope with your problem is to talk with other young people who share it. You have a fairly common autoimmune condition called “alopecia areata.”

The National Alopecia Areata Foundation offers support groups, detailed information about current research, treatments, medical information, and much more that could educate your mother and benefit you. You both should visit its Web site, www.naaf.org.

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