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About six years ago, I lost a patch of hair on the top of my head about the size of a quarter. Just fell out. At the time, I was relaxing my hair. The hair didn't grow back in until several months later.
Alopecia runs in my family. My dad gets it. When she was 12, my sister lost a spot of hair in the same location. We went to the doctor, he prescribed some creams, but the hair didn't return until several months later. She discovered a new spot a couple months ago and it *still* hasn't come back. And she's a 3b/c, and never relaxed her hair.
Since the condition runs in my family, I didn't think twice about continuing to relax my hair. Up until last summer, I touched up on my regular schedule without any problem. I didn't see a doctor about it and the spot filled in fairly normal - it just has a much looser curl pattern than the rest of my hair.
While I don't mean to contradict folks who see this as a sign you should let up on the relaxers, I just want to point out the possibility that it may not be the relaxer that's causing the problem.
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I REPLIED TO JEN'S POST:
I agree. Hair is hair. People with relaxed and natural hair have similar problems: breakage, shedding, hair loss. Thanks for sharing your story.
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BRITISH SAID:
Hello Brownie:
I was not complaining; I only wanted to know if anyone had the same experience. Compared to most people who get Alopecia I am very lucky; I can still roller set my hair; and comb my hair.
I have never had this happen to me be before, I can tell that for what ever reason you were offended. I thought this board was about helping each and offering support when need.
BIG MISTAKE TO COME HERE!!!!!
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My FINAL reply to this post:
British,
Whoa! I am shocked to read this reply. I didn't say anything about you complaining; that didn't even cross my mind, at all.
. And I wasn't offended at all; there was no reason for me to be. I just replied to Jen's post because I really liked what she had to say; FOR ME, it was very inspiring and educational. Personally, I'm glad you started this post, and I hope you will continue to give updates because WE'RE ALL here just to learn and to help each other; no one's throwing stones at anyone.
THANKS EVERYONE!