Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Health

PoindexterOglethorpe

(26,894 posts)

1. Both of my sons have alopecia areata.

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Mon Mar 28, 2022, 01:05 PM

Mar 2022

And both have Universalis, meaning no eyebrows, eyelashes, hair anywhere at all on the body. Neither has ever had to shave.

Take a look at the National Alopecia Areata Foundation https://www.naaf.org/ for a lot more information. They have local support groups and have a yearly conference.

My oldest son lost his hair when he was four, his younger brother at the age of ten. I can tell you that having two young children who are totally bald is quite interesting.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

4 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Alopecia Shouldn't Be A Punchline, But It Should Get More Attention [View all] Jilly_in_VA Mar 2022 OP

Both of my sons have alopecia areata. PoindexterOglethorpe Mar 2022 #1

I was just talking to a friend about this bluegrass player who has Alo Totalis. It must have been mitch96 Mar 2022 #2

My daughter... NQAS Mar 2022 #3

I have alopecia areata. bamagal62 Mar 2022 #4