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The Women's Hair Loss Project is one woman's journey though life dealing with hair loss at a young age. Women suffering with hair loss are encouraged to share their own stories. It is a community for women, a place to share and learn from each other.
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I Will Beat This - Jessica’s Hair Loss Story
I had written awhile back but wanted to send you my story again, and this time post some positive updates. One thing that I noticed way back when my hairloss journey started, was that the negative posts and testimonials by far outweighed the positive...
What Alopecia Has Taught Me, Two Months Away From 19 - Elle’s Update
In September of 2007 Elle York shared her story with the Women’s Hair Loss Project. She has now written to share her update with us. ——————- As of June 08 I began to be able to stand and walk, after beginning...
Having Hair Loss Is Exhausting
I never really stop to think how much effort I put into trying NOT to think about my hair loss and how exhausting not thinking about my hair loss actually is. I avoid mirrors, strong overhead restaurant lighting, I turn the bathroom lights off before...
Bad Mirena, Bad! A Call To Action. Ladies, I Need Your Help.
A blog from the network, written by Bonnie. Well, this was intended be a simple little blog about asking you all to sign a petition asking Bayer, the manufacturer of Mirena, to fully disclose the side effects of Mirena to potential patients. But i...
Helping Another
This beautiful story of inspiration, strength and understanding was written by Becca, a member of The Women’s Hair Loss Project Network. Yesterday started like one of those days that you don’t even want to get out of bed for me. Tuesday...
I’m 19 Years Old and Have Suffered Major Hair Loss and Thinning - Linda’s Story
Hi, I’m a 19 year old girl who has suffered major hair thinning. I’ve just discovered about this community/project a few days ago. Uptil now, this seems to be probably the most resourceful place I’ve seen. I’ve been pretty des...
My Life With Hair Loss
When I was younger I never ever could have imagined that my destiny was to be a woman with hair loss. The thick mane (clearly on loan) that I was born with was only a temporary gift. Over the last 9 years I’ve suffered a lot, but I’ve al...
Synthroid & Hair Loss - Leah’s Story
First let me say, you are in my thoughts and prayers and I am so sorry you are feeling so sad about your recent shed. I really do understand and I know how much sorrow hair loss causes. I just wanted to share my experience regarding synthroid and ...
More About Spironolactone - Success Story
I got an email from Tracy regarding a post she found on another website about a woman writing about her success with Spironolactone, so I’m posting it here for all of you. Thanks Tracy for this great find! Hey Y, I read the new story on the fro...
Words Can Hurt Revisited - Debbie’s Hair Loss Story
I am 51 years old and dealing with hair loss since I was 19. I am an identical twin, and we both experienced hair loss at the same time in our lives, which seems to support the hereditary link. There were and are no other relatives that we know abou...
Kewpie’s Hair Loss Story
Just to reiterate what many other women have said, this website is a wonderful and empowering resource. Here’s my story: I noticed a lot of hair in my tent while camping for 5 days last summer. At the time, I was not on birth control although I...
Welcoming Female Guest Hair Loss Bloggers
The Women’s Hair Loss Project is looking for creative, passionate and knowledgeable volunteer hair loss writers to write original articles for our blog. You must have a good command of the English language and be able to effectively communicat...
Hair Loss Attitude
A friend of mine sent this to me in an email, I’ve never actually spoken about my hair loss with this person so of course I’m thinking… SHE KNOWS!! But she sent it to like 50 other people at the same time so I guess that is me jus...
Robin’s Hair Loss Story - The Mind & Body Connection Is The First Step To Recovery
Before I share my story, I would like to thank this site for opening the door to a world of hope, understanding, and amazing strength. You are truly a remarkable young lady with a tremendously huge heart. Your words and intellectual spirit speak volu...
Why Me? Why Not Me? ShanLaree’s Hair Loss Story
I finally decided that I would go see Dr. Roberts, a dermatologist in Portland, Or. She specializes in hair loss for women. I Just wanted to make sure that there were no real issues. I was hoping that it was all in my head. You see, I have always had...
Dee’s Hair Loss Story - Hair Replacement Buyer Beware!
I guess I started noticing my hair loss after the birth of my daughter, 21 yrs ago. I have always had fine beautiful naturally golden blonde hair. But, when it started thinning, [...] [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full link...
So Sorry That I Took My Hair For Granted - Amber’s Hair Loss Story
Hello Everyone. I am so happy to know that I am not alone in my hair loss devastation. I am a 28 year old mother of four. I’ve been experiencing heavy hair loss and extreme changes in the texture of my hair since the pregnancy with my daughter ...
Desire To Be Bald - Gosia’s Hair Loss Story
The title may seem to be surprising.. but, actually, when analyzed accurately.. it is not. I have been an AGA sufferer for a few years now. and I AM SICK OF THIS SITUACION What I want now is only “to have this situation solved one way or anoth...
Cutting My Loses, My Hair Loss So Far - Brenna’s Hair Loss Story
At 41, I gave my hairdresser free reign. She cut off everything but 1 inch of outgrowth in my natural color - grey. Under the lights in the salon, my scalp glowed just as brightly, but the white hair complimented the pink shine much better than the...
Hair loss drove me to suicide but now..I’m proud to have ditched my wig
I found this article that was posted yesterday on the Mirror.co.uk site. It is about a woman whose hair loss nearly killed her. It is a very touching article so I’m reposting it here for all of the readers: Shoving a handful of pills into my ...
Losing Hair At 27, My Hair Loss Story by Sarah
I started to notice a loss of hair density when I was 19 years old. At first, I thought it was because I moved to a dry climate, but after time passed, I realized that this was not the case. I had thick, natural curly, wavy hair when I was young. My ...
After 2 yrs of hair loss, I gratefully found you! - Rachel’s Hair Loss Story
Hi there. I can’t begin to tell you how grateful I am to find this site. After 2 years of suffering in silence, I found reference to you on web-med. My lucky day! I cried at the compassion and sympathy that I found on the very first page. T...
What a birthday present, sudden hair loss at 27! - Michelle’s hair loss story
About a month ago I went to the Dr. because I noticed a severe increase in the amount of hair I was losing in the shower and when I brushed my hair. I am an active duty military member and I don’t know about ‘civilian’ Dr.’s but the one’s ...
Women’s Hair Loss Support Group - Need Your Input
Hi everyone I’ve finally gotten over my sickness, and I want to thank you guys for your well wishings, I really do appreciate it. Being sick stinks, and I think I have a lower immune system than most so I’m more susceptible to all the ger...
Hair Loss and Medication - Vicky’s Hair Loss Story
I’ve just discovered your site and I must say that i,m glad that it exists. This is my dilemma, I’m a 39 year old woman who is experiencing hair loss/shedding and thinning for the last year and a half. I’ve always had long thick h...
Unsure - Maria’s Hair Loss Story
I’ve read some of the other women’s stories here and felt compelled to share mine. I am almost 28 years old and am experiencing some hairloss. Today was the first day I actually talked about it, and cried about it with somebody (my mother...
21 and Have Been Losing My Hair For Years - Jessica’s Hair Loss Story
I think I started noticing my hair loss when I was mid-teens. It was not that big of an ordeal at the time, seeing as I knew I was a stressed and busy teenager (I was busy at school ALL of the time). However, as the years rolled by, I began to lose...
My Story and What Helps - Karen’s Hair Loss Story
Hi, I started to lose hair about when I was 46. It freaked me out as one of my aunts wore a wig and my grandmother had very little hair. I went to a medical hair loss clinic and they said I had genetic hair loss and recommended hair transplants. I as...
Hair Loss At 16 - Larissa’s Hair Loss Story
Hi, I was happy to stumble across your site. I’ve been living with hair loss since I was 16 and have finally begun steps to healthfully and happily “deal” with it. My mother, father and younger sister are all faced with baldness. I...
A Bittersweet Light At The End Of The Tunnel? Andrea’s Hair Loss Story
Hi girls, I wanted to write with regard to all the women on this forum, and specifically because of a recent post I read from Rosalinda. Her story sounds similar to mine, and I recently had an eye-opening dermatologist appointment that I haven’...
