When hair loss causes the universe itself to falter, the secret is in attitude and acceptance... And they are a great example!
We all know pathological hair loss, especially in men, it's there, it's no surprise. However, there is a type of alopecia associated with an autoimmune alteration, much less widespread and infinitely less pious, without a cure, which surprises with its fulminant speed: Alopecia Areata.
These are small normally rounded bald spots that burst into the scalp without explanation and that, although in many cases disappear, in others it evolves to take control completely, reaching to sweep all body hair, eyebrows and eyelashes at a stroke: Universal Alopecia; it takes a few weeks to become unrecognizable in front of the mirror.
¿How to deal with this sudden change in a society in which a pair of heels and a long mane are the ultimate symbols of femininity? ¿A woman can walk around without a wig and not become the focus of compassionate looks?
To give an inspiring vision, social networks are a great source of information, hashtags as #alopeciaawareness they are the foundations of a community that strives to claim its place but trades drama and self-pity for humor and optimism.
Leanne (@leanne.blog) decided to give a twist to his reality, opening a profile / logbook on Instagram. Her alopecia began when she was 17: "At first I hid my bald spots with makeup until I lost too much hair and it was impossible to hide it. Six months later, my aunt shaved my head and I bought my first wig. Since I kept hoping I would grow up again, I didn't tell my friends." While she resorted, in vain, to all kinds of treatments, the support of her parents and her boyfriend was fundamental. "I joined several online support groups to share stories and get advice, especially to learn how to draw my eyebrows!" explains Leanne. And suddenly, something changed: "I opened the blog for several reasons. I have hidden my alopecia for so long that I realized that if I let the rest of the world know it would be a way to gain confidence and overcome fear. I never thought I could walk around happily showing the bald head around!" ¿And if you could give your younger self some advice? "I would tell her that there is nothing to hide from, that she does not close in to the signs of support and love and that hair does not mean that it cannot be precious."
In the case of Shannon (@FauxHairFun), the wig was his great savior. She began to lose significant hair a few months after her wedding when she quit contraception after 15 years. "They gave me fertility treatments and that only made the situation worse. The doctors still think it's a hormonal thing and tell me I can only wait," he explains. While shampoos and treatments didn't seem to help, steroids were never an option: "The risks weren't worth it as I was trying to get pregnant."
After many nights in tears, Shannon decided to take action: "Although I was scared to death because of how it might look or if people would notice it, within a couple of months I decided to buy my first wig and since then, I'm hooked! To this day, I would still wear it even if my hair grew back. It's mind-blowing how easy it is to change your look without having to worry about combing your hair.", Shannon confesses. Although he acknowledges that he has never counted them, he calculates that he has more than 50 wigs for sure.
Alopecia does not understand age and if not ask it to Daniella (@daniellawride), whose Instagram account serves as a speaker to tell the story of her 8-year-old daughter. Within a couple of weeks, Gianessa's hair disappeared completely. Far from hiding, mother and daughter opted to show off the new look with total normality. Gianessa made headlines around the world after winning her school's 'Crazy Hair Day' competition, where her classmates' extravagant hairstyles were totally overshadowed by Gianessa's colorful design.
One of the cases that surprise by its precocity is that of Caroline (@sweetcee1967). At the age of four, universal alopecia left him completely bald. From the teasing at school to the total acceptance she experiences today there is a long way: "I can honestly say that I am a woman who is no longer afraid to stand out. I no longer need a wig to feel beautiful. I know they look at me a lot throughout the day but I've learned to accept that God has a purpose for me. I also encourage others to love and accept themselves as they are: it is the key to conquering alopecia. I am a woman who challenges the social concept of 'beauty' and here I am, without ties, fears or shames. I am free!"
She remembers that the first time she went out without a wig was at the age of 48, when she was returning home after spending the night with her husband: "During the return trip, my head was very itchy so I took off my wig to scratch. When I was putting it on again, my husband took me by the hand and said 'Honey, you don't have to! You are safe with me, nothing can hurt you and no one will make fun of you. You're beautiful, don't wear it.' I remember we took a selfie and it was raining. When I felt the wind and rain in my head for the first time in forty years I cried and laughed at the same time."
Caroline has a piece of advice for those who are living through the same situation: "Don't make your alopecia a secret, secrets keep us tied. I know it can be hard not to have hair but to this day I wonder why it took me so long to accept it. I understand that our concerns are the same even though our paths are different. So whatever makes you feel comfortable, with or without a wig, let it be your choice. We only have one life so, let's live it!
It is not about giving up, but about knowing how to fit the blow. Therefore, all these women turn visibility into their best weapon: from the revealing testimony of Lucy Jane, to the blogging wastes of humor Hairy Escape (ideal if you want to know what not to give to someone with alopecia for Christmas) or the courage of Becky, which anticipated the progressive loss of hair, razor in hand. Be that as it may, they show that yes, you can be the most feminine (and the most courageous of all) with or without a wig. Thank you all!
Fuente: www.harpersbazaar.com
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