The Daily Populous Friday August 9th, 2024 morning edition
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ElowelleGrace on August 8th, 2024 at 23:17 UTC »

It must be tough, but I admire you for raising awareness. You're really strong for sharing your story, sending you lots of love and strength....

KohanaCat on August 8th, 2024 at 23:18 UTC »

I'm 27. I've had alopecia since I was 14. This is called Cicatricial Alopecia. It causes scarring of the scalp, pain, bleeding from the pores, and itching/skin discomfort. The top of my head is scared up except for a few spots. The sides of my head flare up often as well as old spots. My hair continues to grow in the bald patches and it sucks.

I've been to too many dermatology offices, more than I can count. They all say the same thing. To get on steroids, Olumiant, immune suppression drugs, change diet, etc. it's never worked. But I do my best to live with a smile on my face. I love life and all that's in it even if it's sucky at times. I'm here to have a voice. To give others who have the condition, severe or not, a chance to be seen. This condition is HARD. But we make it. We live on.

Thank you for reading and for understanding.

ArtemisRGB on August 9th, 2024 at 00:12 UTC »

I love the way you are approaching such a hardship, I can't even imagine what that is like, stay strong, and always remember.

You. Are. Beautiful!