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An Unfortunate Turn of Events
Anyone who has met me would probably describe me in the same way; pale skin, big smile, nice dark hair and on the chubby side. Some would go further and note the freckles, and hazel eyes. One friend is...
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Apply The Lotion To The Skin
There’s a name for it. Alopecia areata. Bald patches. They’re not a symptom, they’re the thing. The whatsit. The issue. I had an appointment with the dermatologist yesterday, and she concluded I...
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Alopecia Update
It’s been a little while now since my dermatologist confirmed that I have alopecia areata, which basically means that I have spontaneous bald patches all over my head. I currently have four big patches...
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Spot the Difference
Okay, so the title could do with some work, but I thought it was about time I updated you all on my bald bits. You know, the Alopecia. It’s been a couple of months since I last updated about it, and...
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Amy’s First Haircut
Okay, so I’ve had haircuts before. Plenty. But I haven’t had one since that action packed week of dad’s heart-attack, the cancer-scare, the introduction of anti-depressants and finding the first...
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Alopecia Update, Again
I had lunch with a close friend today. This young woman has been a go-to for girly chats and bouncing ideas off for years, especially through university, and we’ve finally started weekly lunch dates...
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Alopecia: Why My Body’s Currently a Pain In The Arse
If I’m being honest, there are several things about having alopecia that I don’t particularly enjoy. Like the whole going bald thing. But there’s one thing that’s especially annoying – the extra...
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Alopecia Update – A Long Time Coming
It’s been a while since I updated y’all on my battle my struggle the status of my alopecia symptoms. If you’re a new peonut reader, you can find the start of my story here. And some various updates...
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New Haircut, New Look
After the alopecia update earlier in the month, I made an appointment with my hairdresser and knocked a couple of inches off the length. New cut, new look, and I love it. Went in with long, lifeless...
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Alopecia and the Workplace
Friday was an interesting day at work. Not for the work (let’s be honest… I’m an accountant) – but for the social aspects. In a conversation about stress management with a junior member of our team,...
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It’s Not So Bad Being Bald – A Short Documentary
I haven’t googled alopecia in a long time. Following tonight’s post, I did a quick search and found this – a short documentary on alopecia by Megan Trezise, featuring other Kiwi (Wellington) women....
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A Picture Screams A Thousand Words
When I picture myself at my fittest, I see myself as a tough mother-f*cker; bald, upper body strength and maintaining the wide, sturdy hips my grandmother so kindly passed on. I have never met this...
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