Alopecia Update

[@StephanieMartinez-c3w]

Hey! I found your videos after just getting Dx with Alopecia Areata 4 DAYS AGO and just wanted to say thank you so much for sharing your story, I don’t know anyone who also has this anywhere near me and it is nice to know I’m not alone… sending hugs!

[@nadineF]

Thank you for sharing your story. I wish you all the best

[@Jaggerbush]

You look fantastic -its been 2 years - time for ANOTHER update 😅

[@niko-oO_O]

I’m really glad to see you’re handling it so well. It gives me hope for when I have to start coping with my Alopecia areata getting worse. Stay strong. One love

[@BriONeil]

You're making me so emotional again, Melissa. Lots of hugs, you gorgeous soul. 💗💗💗

[@laverite1050]

You are a beautiful young lady. I've been wearing wigs. When my hair finally did grow back, it was not as nice looking as my wigs - so I actually prefer to wear wigs and never have a bad hair day, and look great every time I see myself in a mirror or a photo. I get compliments on my "hair" all the time. Next time I go to Hawaii I will take it off and go swimming too!! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@kiteddy4567]

You're the most honest and wonderful people I've ever watched on KZbin and I would listen to every word you say.

[@mawratariq5321]

Have it too for more than 17 yrs and still dealing with it hope we'll all face and defeat this terrifying disease

[@alohaworld]

Thank you for sharing this. You are so courageous!

[@Nicosuessler213]

real talk: could not recognize if you hair was regrown from the last video or not :) Your Eyebrows look a little bit different (not unnatural) but i have friends without alopecia who microbladet their eyebrows like that because they simply like it. You look the the same as the last time (except a little bit older :D) for me. You are beautiful and you show me that alopecia is not the end of the world. Cheers!

[@animallover5890]

Trying going to a holistic doctor and go into AIP diet. I just discovered tiny bald spots and I will do whatever to stop being bald. Diet is super important. Take a look into that.

[@dileepkumar-mk6ez]

What is a aip diet

[@frankie1760]

i can even say alopecia or talk ab it calmly. i usually freeze up and say its stress. its so encouraging to see you doing great

[@lifewithmelissa2351]

It definitely took me a very long time to become comfortable talking about it! I hope you get to that stage one day

[@rorenroren]

Hope youre keeping well, Still waiting for your alopecia update video ❤️

[@szepeng88]

Ask your dermatologist about oral minoxidol and JAK inhibitor approved by fda. Love your attitude. Stay strong

[@26lagos]

Thank you so much for sharing. Where did u get the wig. It looks nice

[@tomerguy7810]

I know it might be a little late but I got diagnosed with this condition a couple of months ago and it seems it’s not getting better. I can’t tell you enough how thankful I am stumbling on your videos. Hearing your experience about alopecia areata has helped me gain confidence and be able to share my story with family and friends. How you are well!

[@studywithmunah4036]

I went out bald with Universalis because my school didn’t allow wigs or caps. It was difficult at first but I realized it made me unique and different so I embraced it. The first day, people will stare and some jerks will laugh , people will ask questions that’s human behavior but before you know it everyone will get used to it and it will be the new normal.

[@michadomeracki5910]

Your school didn't allow wigs or caps? My god why is that a thing?

[@studywithmunah4036]

@@michadomeracki5910 In most of the Nigerian highschool, Hair Extensions are not allowed except for school parties and also they have general hairstyles for all the girls in the school.

[@lifewithmelissa2351]

Wow you are so brave to do that! I hope to one day be able to do the same :)

[@GalaXy-no3ww]

I'm so sorry you're still dealing with this. I have moderate aga and I'm trying to learn how to accept it still. The wig is definitely a huge change and I totally understand how you feel about it cause it's just seems inconvenient and this whole alopecia thing already takes so much of your time and energy. But sadly this is what we have to work with now. I do wanna say that I thought it was your real hair when I saw the thumbnail. That's a very nice wig. You'd look just as pretty without the hair, love. Wishing you the best ♥️

[@lifewithmelissa2351]

It definitely took me time to really come to terms with this condition and I'm hoping that day will come soon for you! Thank you for this sweet comment. I am wishing you the best as well

[@nevergiveup7502]

Its good hearing from you and that you are ok 👍

[@AA-rr9ly]

Thank you for sharing your story! Your wig really suits you too, it looks natural on you 😊

[@ClubFred6]

Thank you for sharing - my friend is having some of this and we are searching for answers.

[@Redirection_750]

Hi listen you are loved 🙂 love yourself u are beautiful the way you are u can actually create your reality use law of attraction pretend that you are completely fine i promise you will be fine soon...i hope you see this comment and use this..🥺i really want you to be happy

[@arjanmanku702]

Stay strong man 🥺

[@aaronintheexperiment]

Boom, you said what it could be without even realizing it -- Vitamin D. Big link to D3 and hair loss. I would get a comprehensive micronutrient/antioxidant panel ran (this will most likely have to come out of pocket, unfortunately) and if your D3 levels stick out again, supplementation would be a must. Everything starts from what's going on in each of us internally. Hope you're doing well.

[@joyshikai]

so sorry to hear but thank you for the update. i have aa and have had 10 spots the pst two years. did you get a lupus panel as well? im taking HCQ and hoping it helps.

[@mercedesrobledo867]

You should get tested for Hashimotos . I developed alopecia areata which turned to alopecia universalis and the same time I was diagnosed with Hashimotos

[@ileniasiddiolo5088]

Hi! Ima. Girl with alopecia universalis, I was.. until my doctor warned be about these new medicines called Tofacinitib pills, now my hair is all regwing back. I wish the best fr you

[@yazaniyad5090]

GO check your vitamins especially vitamin d and zinc that's help my cousin very well

[@Old_English]

Have you thought about using JAK inhibitors? It’s used for people with over 50% hair loss. It has a pretty good results within a few months

[@lifewithmelissa2351]

I’ve never heard of that before. I will definitely need to check that out. Thanks!

[@Old_English]

@@lifewithmelissa2351 yes they are pushing for it to be widely used in the next few years. It’s traditionally for RA patients since that’s an autoimmune disorder but it helps AA, AT, AU since it calms the immune system down. HTH 💕

[@Mindamasta]

@@lifewithmelissa2351 I’ve been dealing with Alopecia areata for years now and the only thing that has grown my hair back has been rheumatoid arthritis medicine as old english mentioned.

[@subashree1789]

S...true its really working

[@jayleng9630]

Your so beautiful

[@carabenjamin2617]

There’s a new oral medication in 2022 that’s been approved and grows 90% back

[@Mindamasta]

Temporary solution and I’m sure there’s side effects that aren’t good for your health. Diet is the cure.

[@ileniasiddiolo5088]

@@Mindamasta what diet

[@amylee9]

What is the name of the eyelashes you use? I couldn’t catch it

[@lifewithmelissa2351]

Glamnetic lashes!

[@Mel-dw8ew]

How much was the microblading?

[@lifewithmelissa2351]

Very expensive! I paid about 1k but totally worth it given I had nothing to work with. I also see online that there are fake eyebrows you can stick on and they actually look very realistic. I would look into that if microblading is not a financial option for you

[@S8BASTIAN]

I used to suffer from alopecia but I started to doing long fasts (72 hours) and my spots regrew.

[@lifewithmelissa2351]

That’s a long fast!

[@dileepkumar-mk6ez]

How is it done

[@dudeman0811]

Thanks for that! I have been experimenting with this. I never had hair on my arms or legs growing up. At age 25 or so I first started experimenting with long fasts and FINALLY some new hairs came in, which wasn't even my goal. My friends and family had a negative response to the fasting but man was it an eye opener Just recently I have had the universalis thing happen (no hair) but maybe the rolling 72s can help. I do it more to maintain weight balance but who knows maybe Ill grow some hairs

[@abufares2725]

Is finally medicine for Alopecia called ( OLUMIANT) talk to your doctor about

[@mayasingh1359]

Try homeopathy

[@SwatiSingh-jh5pl]

Pls dear kya homeopathic se alopecia areata theek ho skta hai,, mujhe 1 patch hua hai,,mai homoeopathic dawa bhi kar rhi 2 mhine se,, doctor bole hain time lgega thoda jyda,,but mai 2,3 saal bhi khane ko taiyar hu ye dawa kyunki homiyopaithc ka side effects nhi hota hai koi,,bas ye poochna tha ki kya sach me theek karta hai ye??😢😢kyunki aapne kaha to mujhe ummid ho gyi warna meri beech maang bahut chaudi hoti jaa rahi mai ganji hi ho jaaungi😭😭 mere homeopathic doctor khte hain ki baal aa jaayenge saare but pls btaiye aap kuch🙏🏼🙏🏼😭😭

[@jteja0114]

It’s a gut issue. Stay away from Gluten and you’ll see that your hair will grow back. Go on and stay in a gluten free diet

[@ileniasiddiolo5088]

how do you know this

[@jteja0114]

@@ileniasiddiolo5088 because many people who actually have Alopecia it’s because their body is having trouble absorbing the nutrients from the food due to intestinal damage from Gluten. There are numerous and growing studies that Alopecia has always been a gut issue undiagnosed because it’s actually people who are having a reaction to gluten. I let go of Gluten and my hair is growing back

[@Germany7614]

Hi Darling, I should have seen this before I commented on the first. You are young and beautiful.. 🦋🎚❤🙏