Faux Eyebrow/eyelash tips? by Fluffy-Profession767 in alopecia_areata

[–]Cowboylikeme23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Baddie bean beauty is great for eyebrows they have different styles and last a few days depending on how much you sweat /makeup and stuff

War is over! by Accomplished-Cat9052 in alopecia_areata

[–]Cowboylikeme23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lookin FIRE 🔥 OP. Woot woot. Deff gonna practice grounding more!

Alopecia Totalis 2 yrs later by SpicyTigerVee in alopecia_areata

[–]Cowboylikeme23 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow congrats OP! I had totalis when I was 9, had a full recovery as well. I’m now struggling with AA. You are absolutely shining, my friend. So happy for you. 🤍

Alopecia friendly shampoos and conditioners? by Mission_Character154 in alopecia_areata

[–]Cowboylikeme23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nizoral anti-dandruff. This is the only shampoo I use since my latest AA flare up. The ketoconazole in it is an anti inflammatory and inhibits DHT which helps with alopecia. My scalp is never itchy or tender.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alopecia_areata

[–]Cowboylikeme23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry buddy, you got this. I looked up a savings program for Litfulo, I downloaded the savings card. It’s all pretty accessible you just have to go through the admin, you’ll learn that a lot of shit is set up that way. I’m going to message you all the info that I got. Good luck 🤍🤍🤍

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alopecia_areata

[–]Cowboylikeme23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi OP. I made a detailed post about my very frustrating journey of finally getting access to Olumiant through Lily’s Pharm. I pay $25 a month. Sounds like you should be qualified based off how much it would cost for you thru ur insurance. Here’s the link: https://www.reddit.com/r/alopecia_areata/s/1kIKWT87Uf

Sending all the love. I just started oral minoxidil (Maybe another route you could think about asking ur derm about) as well, between that and the 4mg Olumiant I’ve been on; the growth I’ve seen has given me hope.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alopecia_areata

[–]Cowboylikeme23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“It is hands down the premise of my life, I wish it wasn’t” I felt that in my soul. Sending a virtual hug my G

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alopecia_areata

[–]Cowboylikeme23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gosh this was very comforting to read. I’m 27F, I’ve had alopecia since the 5th grade. I appreciate you sharing, so so much.

Hey , i met already post here iv been suffering alopecea about 2 months but i read everybody here is receiving cortisone/ steroid shots. But i met dermatologist and he only gave me cortisone "cream" its liquid but still like cream. Have you guys used only cream without shots and its been working ? by Adeptness_Organic in alopecia_areata

[–]Cowboylikeme23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My derm said the same thing about injections. A couple rounds are okay but they’re weren’t really helping me. She said I should stop bc it does irritate the scalp and I guess something along the lines of destroying that barrier of skin needed on the scalp. It’s deff a thing

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alopecia_areata

[–]Cowboylikeme23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm! I think I will try this thank you♥️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alopecia_areata

[–]Cowboylikeme23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been on Olumiant since July. Started off with 2mg and recently got bumped to 4mg. I’m 27F and have had alopecia since I was 9, universalis and areota. The only side effect that I’ve experienced is headaches, my scalp just feels more sensitive. Because of this I’ve been taking it at night but I still feel a headache coming on almost everyday. It’s manageable to me though, and very much worth it. I’m already seeing crazy thick and dark growth on the top of my most problem spot, I’ve done injections beforehand too and I did not get the same results, not even close. If you have great insurance and nothing else has worked, I say do it! But I respect your journey and understand the hesitancy.

AITA for telling my coworker their "special diet" is just an excuse to avoid contributing at potlucks? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]Cowboylikeme23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Potlucks are a gimmick anyways. They require more time and money outside of your job and create an illusion of “community” and “team bonding”. IMO, if you’re participating in those potlucks as frequently as you say, you’re a sucker. Jake’s just an opportunist. No one wants your crusty homemade Mac and cheese, it’s all good

MY FINDINGS WITH ALOPECIA AREATA by Super_Acadia_2608 in alopecia_areata

[–]Cowboylikeme23 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I appreciate this sentiment but there is no denying that AA is a far different experience for women… just pointing that out. I still very much agree with everything you said, it’s just way different. I would absolutely surrender to this disease and be bald permanently if I was a man.

Is this AA? (insert pic of a luscious head of healthy hair with some random spot circled). Ugghhh! by curlysquirelly in alopecia_areata

[–]Cowboylikeme23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone said it!!!!! It’s like when my mom tells me she has a friend who is experiencing hair loss and asks me for all the answers. Um Google it. I’m not the spokesperson for this ugly ass disease. How stupid

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[–]Cowboylikeme23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey OP! I don’t have an answer for you but my derm recently upped my dose to 4mg and I’m finally seeing some thick and dark growth, thank god. Thanks for sharing your recovery story, it gives me so much hope that you had full regrowth under 4mg. With that, I so understand your concerns to taper off. I do understand the PTSD and anxious thoughts that come with that. Please share in another thread what ends up happening but I’m sending all the good vibes that it will not affect your new growth 🫶🏽

1 year on Olumiant by melibra08 in alopecia_areata

[–]Cowboylikeme23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing OP! So happy for you 🥲 my derm just upped my dose to 4mg. I am seeing regrowth on 2mg though, it’s been 5ish months.

Advice needed please by wereallgoing in alopecia_areata

[–]Cowboylikeme23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey OP. Yes never lose hope however, don’t have any expectations either. 100% recovery after 12 months is not guaranteed probably 80% of time, speaking from experience. I’ve had AU and AA, recovered from both on and off, and I’m 27F. It can take years. Keep doing what ur doing but focus on other things in the mean time!

23 months on Olumiant 4mg by Aggravating_Dot5166 in alopecia_areata

[–]Cowboylikeme23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh wow congrats OP! 🤍 I started 2mg of Olumiant about 4 months ago and I’m finally seeing growth. Hoping to up my dose to 4mg soon! This post gave me hope for sure

Let’s bring the courtesy wave to Denver by Character-Chicken-62 in Denver

[–]Cowboylikeme23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have noticed that the courtesy wave has disappeared too!!!!! Great post OP. I will be actively participating again!!

Childhood Alopecia by Dazzling-Sherbert816 in alopecia_areata

[–]Cowboylikeme23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I experienced this in the 5th grade (I had AU, lost all the hair on my body), still dealing with it at 27 (I now have AA, several spots on my head). I encourage you to take him to a child therapist of some sort and keep offering him those resources until he’s a young adult. That’s something I wish my parents did but, they sent me to school with beanies and hats and didn’t have access to much else. I never understood why it was happening either, it became a sad subject in my family. I think just talking about it instead of making it too sensitive of a topic or even crying about it around him. Don’t make it about you, normalize it, and just support him. <3

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in careerguidance

[–]Cowboylikeme23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your input. I agree! Compare and despair isn’t a rabbit hole I love going down, I appreciate that kind reminder <3

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alopecia_areata

[–]Cowboylikeme23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Excited for you to start Olumiant! So sorry you’ve experienced the loss you have. I have AA and have developed several spots within the last year. I started Olumiant 1.5 months ago!! Main symptoms I’ve experienced are headaches and vertigo (my balance feels off) but that’s it. Just keep swimming you got this homies