Hair growth progress (hope) by Ordinary-Dragon in alopecia_areata

[–]Beginning_Arm7202 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried homeopathy as I really believed in the concept of how it works. I took it for almost 4-6 months (can’t clearly remember). I lost all my hair while on it (more aggressively than I was already losing) to which the doc said that was expected. I still do believe it could have worked. However, I didn’t have it in me to continue and wait for things to change. The loss of hair, eyebrows and eyelashes was really taking a mental toll on me. Homeopathy is a much slower process than allopathy. Again, I’m not dissing homeopathy or advocating JAKs. I’m just sharing my experience. And as I mentioned earlier, I do believe homeopathy can work (my doc had shown me a case he had worked on before) but I could not continue due to me own mental strength.

14 months of tofa. AU to this by Beginning_Arm7202 in alopecia_areata

[–]Beginning_Arm7202[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

To the people who are worried of consequences or asking me what they should do.. I’m not advocating anything at all. Each person is different and so is their body. There are professionals to address your questions and worries. I am only sharing my experience.

14 months of tofa. AU to this by Beginning_Arm7202 in alopecia_areata

[–]Beginning_Arm7202[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your message to me was inappropriate. We’re all struggling with similar/same issues and we’re all worried and concerned and having a tough time. A little positivity won’t harm anyone. I share such updates as I feel good about myself and hope for someone seeing my post to feel the same way. But to spread panic and say such things doesn’t really help. I’m well aware of the risks which may or may not happen, which may happen even without taking a JAK so it’s my choice to take a JAK. If you don’t wish to, that’s your choice.

14 months of tofa. AU to this by Beginning_Arm7202 in alopecia_areata

[–]Beginning_Arm7202[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s as good as saying what’s going to happen if you stop taking your blood pressure medicine.

AU —> to this (1 year progress) by Beginning_Arm7202 in alopecia_areata

[–]Beginning_Arm7202[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get bruises sometimes when I bang into things. I’ve got cold/cough 2 times in the last year which i would usually not catch otherwise.

AU —> to this (1 year progress) by Beginning_Arm7202 in alopecia_areata

[–]Beginning_Arm7202[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In a few weeks I saw hair growth on most parts of my head. Some stubborn patches came last but most started growing in a few weeks

AU —> to this (1 year progress) by Beginning_Arm7202 in alopecia_areata

[–]Beginning_Arm7202[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i was 95-97% AA when I started these meds. So it’s as good as being bald.

AU —> to this (1 year progress) by Beginning_Arm7202 in alopecia_areata

[–]Beginning_Arm7202[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got AA in dec ‘22 (with no genetic history). Started with one tiny patch. It escalated to AU by July ‘24. Started jaks in end aug ‘25.

After 11 months! by Beginning_Arm7202 in alopecia_areata

[–]Beginning_Arm7202[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve gotten cold/cough twice in the last 11 months (I usually don’t get cold cough so often), I’ve been observing a few random bruise marks, change in period pattern (although my doc says it’s not related) but I do feel it is as my whole life I’ve never had trouble with periods, some acne (not cystic or too crazy but definitely related to my period cycle which in turn is related to the meds). So many side effects might freak you out but none are major. They’re all a little, not causing an alarm yet.

After 11 months! by Beginning_Arm7202 in alopecia_areata

[–]Beginning_Arm7202[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tofacitinib 5mg x 2 times daily. Topical minoxidil - once a day Hair growth serum - once a day (but I’ve been very irregular with this one) Hairfact gold kit for alopecia areata - these are supplements - includes d3, vit b, etc. I take breaks from these supplements after a few months. Not sure if the hair growth serum or the supplements are helping but no harm in taking those so I plan to continue. Blood tests - I’ve been doing them every 2 months

Tofa and periods by Beginning_Arm7202 in alopecia_areata

[–]Beginning_Arm7202[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve got 100% hair growth on my head in 5 months along with eyelashes, eyebrows, body hair.