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Help... I need a hairpiece/wig

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crazyH Wed 02-Oct-19 23:06:05

Poppyred, I had the same problem - two bald patches in the crown. If it's any consolation, it did grow back. The Drematologist said it was Alopaecia Areata. In the meanwhile, I bought something on line which is a spray that matches your hair colour, which you spray on the patch and believe me , it covers the patch and blends in with your hair. I have forgotten the name, but check on line. Good luck !

blondenana Wed 02-Oct-19 22:58:48

Oops sorry should say Poppyred*

blondenana Wed 02-Oct-19 22:57:25

Hi Poopyred i am very pleased with what he said,that it is stress related, which i thought it might be,had a very stressful 2 years with a relationship breauk in the mix,plus my little dog died of dementia a few weeks ago,which was a shock as i had just taken her for a checkup, and the vet said her organs were shutting down,had her for one more night, and had to take her the next day,she had gone completely blind and was panicking,it has broken my heart, can't believe it happened so suddenly
Anyway back to the hair
The dermatologist sad it isn't the normal pattern for female hair loss,it is Telogen Effluvium, and will grow back,[wish i knew when[ he examined a hair under a microscope and gave me some strong steroid lotion, had some before but not as strong,as my scalp gets itchy
I had blood tests a few weeks ago which came back normal, but he wants different ones
He did ask if i had been ill as illness can cause hair loss,i said no, but i had forgotten i had shngles a year last february
At least now i feel more cheeful that i might get my own hair back
I have had to really persevere as i have seen 4 Drs already, then discovered one of ours was a dermatologist
Is there any chance you could get your hair back?
Sorry forgot what you said in your post
Have you looked into seeing a dermatologist,or Trichologist
I have been getting some advice from a Trichologist in Wales. although too far for me to see her
I could pass details on to you if you are interested

Poppyred Wed 02-Oct-19 19:23:57

How did you get on at the Dermatologist’s Blondenana?

Poppyred Mon 30-Sept-19 21:46:50

A small topper would do the trick I think as the crown is my problem area - have plenty of hair everywhere else.

blondenana Mon 30-Sept-19 19:19:56

Poppyred i am in the sam boat,i have to see a dermatologist tomorrow to hopefully find out what is causing my sudden hair loss, taking all kinds of vitamins and viviscal and nothing seems to be working
I have been looking at toppers, but even they are very expensive,
Do you need a whole wig? or would a topper be ok for you?
I'm sorry it doesn't answer your question, have you tried googling places in your area, but hopefully someone might come here who can recommemd somewhere
Good luck

Poppyred Sun 29-Sept-19 17:16:40

I keep putting it off but I can’t any longer. Has anyone any personal experience of this or recommend a good shop in the North Wales/Liverpool area?