Guest guest Posted March 3, 2003 Report Share Posted March 3, 2003 Hi, all! I just had to jump in on the discussion about hair. Hair loss was one of my first symptoms, and I went through a lot of things (cortisone injections, creams, rubs, etc.) before getting the lupus diagnosis. Over a period of about a year and a half, I went totally bald. And, after initially hating them, I discovered that wigs can be FUN! I changed my look, hair color, and learned that, with wigs, there is no such thing as a "bad hair day." On the bright side, after 5 years of baldness, I have finally grown back enough hair to be wigless. I even got my hair trimmed last month for the first time in years! Talk about coming out of the woods! One of the sources I used for head coverings and hats (they have wigs, too) was the American Cancer Society's "tlc" catalogue. Although it is geared toward women who've gone through chemotherapy due to cancer, it is chock full of fantastic things that provide fashion and function (especially on chilly nights...oh, how I sympathize with "follicularly challenged" men, now). Another source of wigs and hats is the store connected to the UCLA medical center, and I think other hospitals that treat cancer patients might have the same thing. In addition, costume designers and make-up artists are great sources of information. Most importantly, I learned that it's important to be patient and to learn to like yourself no matter how much hair falls out. Do little things to improve your appearance, and dare to be a fashion trend-setter! It CAN be fun... Be happy to share more of my thoughts. Meantime, I hope all of this helps. Blessings, all! Maureen Pratt www.maureenpratt.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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