I have a confession to make...Have to say, I am really ashamed but well, sh*t happens I guess and it's not something I can do anything about or that's gonna be ok if I wait long enough.
I am going bald. And I don't mean my hair is just getting a little bit thinner. It is classic male pattern baldness also known as Alopecea Androgenetica. And yes, last time I checked I still had the girl parts but apparently it happens to some women too.
People that have known me for a long time still can remember me with bangs. I ALWAYS had bangs because my forehead was so high. Several years ago I just combed my hair to the back because my hairline started creeping up so bangs were no longer a possibility. And then I always had to wear my hair in a ponytail or a bun and now I just kind of create a fake bun...
But my hair is really getting...messy now. On top of my head I have still a few long hairs(about 10-15 :p ) and some shorter ones, you can easily see the skin through it. And my ponytail is of a really pathetic size now, a bit thicker than a pencil.
So, ehm...yes. I may have to resort to a wig. And well, I could have expected it... My father wasn't very blessed in the hair department - he was almost bald when I was born- my mom wore a wig and my aunt still does. So it's definitely hereditary. Something to do with menopause and hormones and stuff.
I have been thinking about this for, well, years already really. And now that I have more time again because I don't work anymore...I have been looking up things on the internet. Alopecea Androgenetica... I wanted to share this with all of you first, so you can ask me if I have been to the doctor already ( I have to do that in order to get compensation from my health care insurance for that blasted wig.).
Decided I will call for an appointment for next week. You know I am already getting nervous just thinking about that? And then I still have to call and explain to the assistant why I want an appointment etc. etc. Goosebumps!
I have no idea how much time this all will take but next time you see me and my 'hair' looks great...just try to forget, ok? :p
Thanks for letting me ramble on!
Hugz, Anna
Thank you for sharing Anna. I'm trying to grasp how it must feel for you, and it must be very difficult for you to say the least. You are a very strong woman and your wonderful heart overpowers the going bald part. I'm proud to call you a friend. I recently noticed I'm going bald, and although I might not have totally accepted it, it is what it is. Know that I'm always there for you! Big hug. Karel
ReplyDeleteThanks sweetheart!
Deletealopiciochia is a stress disease and usually once you get it its hard to make your hair come bk....HOWEVER i had it and regained my hair bk. I used 911 hair treatment and had someone massage my head everyday for 10 weeks and wala it came back. I am a hairdresser and i completly know what you are going through....good luck hun and thanks for the share...try not to stress too :)
ReplyDeleteAlopecea Areata is the stress form, and indeed hair can grow back after that. Alopecea Androgenetica is the classic male pattern baldness and, like with men: what's gone is gone and never comes back :(
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