i'm a 13 year old girl and i've had alopecia areta since i've been born, mostly it's been my ophiasis, i don't have any hair on the bottom of the sides and back of my head, but i get occasional patches. at my worst i've lost around 70-80% of my hair, although right now it's been better and i've only lost about 20-30% alopecia is really terrifying, because you don't realize you're losing your hair until you've already lost it. through about like 6th and 7th grade i wore beanies every day even through the summer, because i had so many patches on my head that i was scared of going outside what makes it worse for me is that i don't know anyone in real life that's my age with alopecia, it makes it hard to cope sometimes because it feels so lonely that no one else you know will know truly what it's like.

I have severe alopecia. The only thing that helped me was making lifestyle changes saving no and putting myself first. I stopped taking all supplements and just started focusing on how I feel and reducing stress as much as possible. Let go. I have recovered I lost so much hair it was so traumatic for me. I feel your pain.

I developed alopecia universals soon after my sister passed away. That was in 2009 and I remain hairless. It's not so bad as a middle aged man, but I know it is much more for women to deal with. I congratulate you on your courage to make this video.

Really appreciated hearing your story. Thank you for helping raise awareness and support others.

Thank you so much for uploading this, You are beautiful, inside and out 💙

You are incredibly brave and this is so good for those of us on the same journey and gives us endless encouragement and inspiration. You look wonderful.Thanks, Rachael.

I feel you, i feel you beautiful lady. I pray the miracle happen, don't lose faith and hope and you will get it all back for good 🙏✨🙌

Thank you for talking openly about Alopecia. In 2011 I made a move across country, didn't have doctors to prescribe my thyroid medicine, and didn't have my interferon for my MS for 3 months. Plus, I was entering into perimenopause. So basically EVERYTHING was turned upside down for my hair follicles! Eight years later, here I am with alopecia universalis. Life goes on. I am not my hair. None of us are. ♡

Hello Beautiful Rachael :) Thank you for sharing your experience. It's perfect that your video is 22 minutes long (to reflect your 22 years of alopecia). I'm so glad to find a fellow Brit who is sharing wig reviews! :) I'm looking starward to watching your other videos. Best wishes from Brighton 💜

You are so pretty and rocking the hell out that make-up. You are so brave and living your life the best way for you, you should be proud cause the message you are giving and story that you are telling pertaining to your life is helping me as well as others. Thank you for this service you provided to me!

Wonderful video! I’ve had alopecia for 16 years, but right now is the worst for me. I have a huge bald spot at the top about almost the size of my palm. I have smaller ones all over as well. I’ve been thinking of also sharing my story, but I kind of embarrassed. I do plan on it soon. Thanks for your story!

Your journey is so important, and the facts you shared were very precise and full of knowledge. Thank you for taking your time to record this for us, and for sharing such important content. I'm pretty sure it has helped many out there who are struggling with their own journeys. You are very beautiful and brave.

Hi Rachael wow your story made me cry too! Iv had alopecia for 5 years and Im 53years old, you look amazing and that wig really suits you. xxx

Thank you , so much , for sharing your very personal experience. Most hopeful.

🙏🙏❤️❤️ Well done Rachel for making this video xx

Great work Rachael, well done x

You could be a wig model for any company. I know this is an older video. I am so sorry you have gone through such a long hair loss journey, but know you inspire others. Hope you are doing well.

Congratulations not only you are beautiful but you have a big heart and courage. I wish you the best for your life

Wow I would never have known you have AU if you didn't say you did. I am currently experiencing alopecia areata (2 months in) and I hope it doesn't keep spreading but I know it's pit of my control. One thing I know is that I will never take my hair for granted again.

Thank you for sharing you are a beautiful and brave person ❤️

Very well done, Rachael. It is so interesting to hear the different experiences with this condition. My story is different in that I suddenly over a span of a few months developed AU. But lots of similiarities too and I do think stress for me was also a trigger. No hair loss during my pregnancies. I had a similar experience with losing $$$ to a naturopath who promised the world (and a full head of hair). And wigs, wow, they are so so expensive. Alopecia is an expensive disease. I will admit - I'm finding it hard to listen to your story. You've done an excellent job but your story is triggering a feeling of nausea and sadness in me - not because of you but because it's tapping in on my own sorrow and loss. And if someone reads this note and doesn't have alopecia - they likely won't understand the feeling. Thank you for sharing your story Hugs to you.

You are BEAUTIFUL.... Thank You for this video.. 🙏🏻

How you apply those lashes is amazing. I have hooded eyelids so any fake lashes stab me in the eyelid. I alopecia after using the contraceptive patch when my daughter was 18 months old. This is such a horrible disease. Thank you for sharing your story. I also thought having another baby (girl) would bring hair back but never did

Very moving story. I just want to say that you are beautiful regardless. Your condition does not define who you are and it doesn't define the person you were made to be. I think you're doing great and you're beautiful regardless. Victor...

Thank you for making this video. I was recently diagnosed with Lichen Planopilaris and have been battling losing my hair and eyebrows. It gives me hope to see how you have adjusted and accepted it. I hope to be where you are some day-much more at peace.

Hi Rachel, this was a great video! Our journeys with alopecia and feelings on many things that come part and parcel with it are very similar.. you almost feel like a sister from the other side of the pond! I am in Canada by the way. Anyway, I hope you are keeping well… Cheers 😉

Thank you for a really touching video, I cried with you, I feel the same you deal with the hairloss but when your eyelashes and eyebrows go you don't recognise yourself in the mirror ☹...but as you say make-up is amazing and I too don't leave home without makeup/wig on 😁

I came across your video in my search for answers for my hair loss. I can't believe you have a wig on! It looks like your own hair and suits you really well. May I ask where you got it from/the name of it? I don't know where to start.

Thank you for sharing your story. 💜🌻

Powerful story

You're so damn beautiful, hope you know that xxx

I love this video mummy! :)

Thank you for the video. I have AA and it's moving towards universalis. I am losing hair all over my body in patches and it's thinning a lot. My derm recommend one month prednisone and 6 months of methotrexate as he said I could lose all my hair on my body (although it's unpredictable and could stop and go as you know). Do you know anything about methotrexate or did you try anything like that? Apparently, patients can relapse later in life so I'm not sure if it's worth it now or not. Those kinds of of chemo/immunosuppressants scare me a bit. Any info is much appreciated! You're a strong woman. I shed a few tears after the video myself as this has been tough.

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You are a beautiful person....

I wish that I knew xxx I didnt know, how did you keep that one from me? xx

Hi Rachel, thank you so much for your story. I was wondering if you ever tried the new medication that has shown proven results? Minoxidil in pill form has been shown to be very successful. I use it topically. I will wait after the holidays to try it in tablet form. Thank you again, all the best...

Well done Rachael, fuckin warrior.....fair play💥

Rachael your wig is beautiful....where is it from? X

Is that a wig ? 😍 wow looks real

Hello Rachel i appreciate to see ur video in you tube my name Rebekah HOSHEA i have same problem alopecia problem i have one child. From U.K.

It’s. A living nightmare,and I’m 50 years into it

It's a hard condition to live with, but I think it can be harder for men, we don't have all the wigs, eyebrows and eye lashes to apply. You look great and can still present yourself well.