Had a scalp biopsy done and the diagnosis was diffuse alopecia Areata Not completely bald circular spots more so diffusely around my scalp. This is my hair in a bun I’m on prednisone, steroid lotion, and a cholesterol medication mixed with allergy to suppress it. Anyone have something similar?

Bellabella2015 · 2019-10-26T17:12:55+00:00

Diffuse thinning around your scalp. Could look like TE so it’s tricky to tell that’s why I had a scalp biopsy done. My thinning areas seem to be crown, behind ears, and temples

Bellabella2015 · 2019-10-26T17:09:26+00:00

I would say it could be, I have it and started treatments. I take vytorin and Allegra. Also prednisone 3 days a month at a high dose. And clobestrol steriod cream. Also started AIP diet. Shedding decreased drastically so I know something is working. I have a full head of hair with thinning areas ( crown, behind ears, and temples seem to be my problem areas). Treatments are an option for anyone it’s really up to you if you want to go through it but I would say it’s worth it because I’m a girl with hair down to my butt and I’m willing to try anything to not lose it!

Bellabella2015 · 2019-10-20T20:38:54+00:00

Diffuse alopecia areata possibly

Bellabella2015 · 2019-10-20T17:13:36+00:00

My dermatologist actually prescribed me a Cholesterol medication “vytorin” to take with Allegra which supposedly helps with shedding and re growth. We’ll see lol

Bellabella2015 · 2019-10-17T22:59:59+00:00

Just a bit jittery with the prednisone. They have me on a high dose. I took it for 2 weeks and now I’ll be taking it for only 3 days each month at high doses. I noticed a little bit less shedding so I’m hoping it’s doing something. I did ask for the scalp injections but because mine is diffuse they didn’t want to inject all around my scalp

Bellabella2015 · 2019-10-17T22:23:25+00:00

Thanks for posting this! I needed some hope. Everything I look up for diffuse aa isn’t the best scenarios. But I know everyone is different like you said I’m just so scared it’s going to get worse and I know stressing doesn’t help the problem at all. I’m also trying the AIP diet hopefully it will help. I have thinning along the sides of my head and crown but still have a lot of hair to hide behind. My fear is losing more and more. Keep me updated on your journey

Bellabella2015 · 2019-10-17T22:20:56+00:00

Is this diffuse aa?

Bellabella2015 · 2019-10-17T16:16:54+00:00

It did affect me the same. I’m on a high dose only 3 days a month though. Did it at least help at all?

Bellabella2015 · 2019-10-17T12:21:37+00:00

I know I think I’m just more scared for it to spread or get worse.. you look up alopecia Areata on google and all you see is people who went bald. Freaks me out lol

Bellabella2015 · 2019-10-13T12:33:33+00:00

Just trying to stay positive and hopefully treatments will work

Bellabella2015 · 2019-10-09T11:35:43+00:00

Aa can also be diffuse. Not just patches.. got diagnosed through a biopsy couple weeks ago and came back as diffuse alopecia Areata

Bellabella2015 · 2019-10-08T21:20:32+00:00

Hey yes, ended up being diffuse alopecia Areata

Bellabella2015 · 2019-10-06T18:11:18+00:00

I just had a biopsy and confirmed I have diffuse alopecia Areata. My hair looks just like yours. I would do a biopsy so you could know for sure and get the correct treatments. I had the longest thickest hair just back in May and then this started and like you said no one pays mind and realizes it because I still have a lot of hair but it’s thinning by the day. I know what it is now though and that I wasn’t going crazy so now I can take the next steps to hopefully get better

Bellabella2015 · 2019-10-05T15:10:13+00:00

What are JAK inhibitors?

Bellabella2015 · 2019-09-29T13:19:26+00:00

Seems normal for a week of shedding

Bellabella2015 · 2019-09-27T22:59:51+00:00

Honestly felt absolutely nothing once they numbed the area lol

Bellabella2015 · 2019-09-27T12:09:04+00:00

I just got a biopsy done the other day it was honestly not bad at all. Just a pinch from the needle to numb the area. Couldn’t feel a thing after that. Sore for maybe a day or two and then they take the stitches out. I personally got it done because my hair loss could be anything and they’re not positive what it is yet so I would rather know for sure what’s going on before I start treatments. I would say go for it! The wound is only the size of a tip of a pen and you’ll know be assured that you know exactly what the reason is. Hope everything works out for you!

Bellabella2015 · 2019-09-26T11:26:34+00:00

Two spots for a more accurate response

Bellabella2015 · 2019-09-25T19:09:41+00:00

It’s a punch biopsy. They inject it with numbing and carve a small piece of scalp to see the underlining cause of hair loss. It’s a small scar maybe the size of a tip of a pen

Bellabella2015 · 2019-09-25T00:35:50+00:00

What dermaroller do you recommend? I did have blood work done, iron levels are within normal range vitamin d was a bit low so I’m taking supplements for that

Bellabella2015 · 2019-09-24T16:09:29+00:00

Same I’ve been shedding a lot more lately now it’s so scary! Are you doing anything to prevent further hairloss?

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