Post: #1

I have alopecia areata, I have been shaving it for a long time, it’s still show on my head, I have been using triamcinolone acetonide cream, that cream the doctor prescribed to me, it’s doesn’t work for me

You think any barber will do the jobs more then any razor blade. Any blade you guys recommends

I cant seem to shave everything off to a baldness, always miss some spots my clipper and razor doesnt graze off

Post: #2

(05-19-2018 08:51 PM)Kreeba Wrote:  I have alopecia areata, I have been shaving it for a long time, it’s still show on my head, I have been using triamcinolone acetonide cream, that cream the doctor prescribed to me, it’s doesn’t work for me

You think any barber will do the jobs more then any razor blade. Any blade you guys recommends

I cant seem to shave everything off to a baldness, always miss some spots my clipper and razor doesnt graze off

First of all you need to eliminate grains, low fat dairy and legumes from your diet. AA is an autoimmune condition after all, and the proteins in these foods promote gut permeability and resulting autoimmunity, depending on your genetic variety. Also sugar (alcohol) and seed oils should be eliminated since they promote inflammation in the gut, and systemic as well. A full on Paleo diet is a must if you have any autoimmune disorder, including the various forms of skin and scalp disorders. https://robbwolf.com/what-is-the-paleo-diet/

Secondly. What actually causes your hair to fall out is a process called fibrosis. As a result of the chronic inflammation mentioned, again resulting from the immune response and lymphocytes attacking your follicles. This involves among other things persistent inflammatory cytokine signaling. One of these cell communication signals is called transforming growth factor beta. (TGF-b) TGF recruits cells in your scalp called fibroblasts, who in response to inflammation differentiate and start to synthesize collagen fibers. This is a naturally occurring process that is constantly ongoing, and normally tightly regulated. The problem is the constant and unnatural inflammation, resulting from the dietary input, which is also unnatural. This causes excessive collagen production, that will eventually destroy the function of whatever tissue it effects. It`s the same process as with cirrhosis of the liver, dermal fibrosis or heart fibrosis etc. That`s why it`s so important to adjust your diet as soon as possible. To stop the destructive process.

There just might be a way of, partially at least, reversing fibrosis. The biology behind it is quite complicated, so I won`t go into it right now, but there is a product called TAM-818 spritzer, that via it`s effect on something called telomeres (The ends of your chromosomes, that get shorter each time the cells divide) could have a fibrosis reversing effect. Telomerase activation via gene therapy, which is a much more potent treatment, have been demonstrated to fully reverse fibrotic damage and restore tissue function. https://www.news-medical.net/news/201801...-mice.aspx
You would basically have to study biology to understand just how this works, but I can recommend it at least.
TAM 818 has nothing to do with gene therapy, but it does promote some telomerase transcription. But it`s no good without the dietary interventions mentioned above. They will also stop the inflammation and thereby also the fibrotic process.

Post: #3

I had a cortizone injection at the spot and the hair returned within a few weeks.

Post: #4

Thank you for this appreciated message you have typed out for me, i am adjusting my dieting every day.

(05-21-2018 08:27 PM)Johnnyvee Wrote:  

(05-19-2018 08:51 PM)Kreeba Wrote:  I have alopecia areata, I have been shaving it for a long time, it’s still show on my head, I have been using triamcinolone acetonide cream, that cream the doctor prescribed to me, it’s doesn’t work for me

You think any barber will do the jobs more then any razor blade. Any blade you guys recommends

I cant seem to shave everything off to a baldness, always miss some spots my clipper and razor doesnt graze off

First of all you need to eliminate grains, low fat dairy and legumes from your diet. AA is an autoimmune condition after all, and the proteins in these foods promote gut permeability and resulting autoimmunity, depending on your genetic variety. Also sugar (alcohol) and seed oils should be eliminated since they promote inflammation in the gut, and systemic as well. A full on Paleo diet is a must if you have any autoimmune disorder, including the various forms of skin and scalp disorders. https://robbwolf.com/what-is-the-paleo-diet/

Secondly. What actually causes your hair to fall out is a process called fibrosis. As a result of the chronic inflammation mentioned, again resulting from the immune response and lymphocytes attacking your follicles. This involves among other things persistent inflammatory cytokine signaling. One of these cell communication signals is called transforming growth factor beta. (TGF-b) TGF recruits cells in your scalp called fibroblasts, who in response to inflammation differentiate and start to synthesize collagen fibers. This is a naturally occurring process that is constantly ongoing, and normally tightly regulated. The problem is the constant and unnatural inflammation, resulting from the dietary input, which is also unnatural. This causes excessive collagen production, that will eventually destroy the function of whatever tissue it effects. It`s the same process as with cirrhosis of the liver, dermal fibrosis or heart fibrosis etc. That`s why it`s so important to adjust your diet as soon as possible. To stop the destructive process.

There just might be a way of, partially at least, reversing fibrosis. The biology behind it is quite complicated, so I won`t go into it right now, but there is a product called TAM-818 spritzer, that via it`s effect on something called telomeres (The ends of your chromosomes, that get shorter each time the cells divide) could have a fibrosis reversing effect. Telomerase activation via gene therapy, which is a much more potent treatment, have been demonstrated to fully reverse fibrotic damage and restore tissue function. https://www.news-medical.net/news/201801...-mice.aspx
You would basically have to study biology to understand just how this works, but I can recommend it at least.
TAM 818 has nothing to do with gene therapy, but it does promote some telomerase transcription. But it`s no good without the dietary interventions mentioned above. They will also stop the inflammation and thereby also the fibrotic process.

Post: #5

(05-24-2018 10:26 PM)Kreeba Wrote:  Thank you for this appreciated message you have typed out for me, i am adjusting my dieting every day.

(05-21-2018 08:27 PM)Johnnyvee Wrote:  

(05-19-2018 08:51 PM)Kreeba Wrote:  I have alopecia areata, I have been shaving it for a long time, it’s still show on my head, I have been using triamcinolone acetonide cream, that cream the doctor prescribed to me, it’s doesn’t work for me

You think any barber will do the jobs more then any razor blade. Any blade you guys recommends

I cant seem to shave everything off to a baldness, always miss some spots my clipper and razor doesnt graze off

First of all you need to eliminate grains, low fat dairy and legumes from your diet. AA is an autoimmune condition after all, and the proteins in these foods promote gut permeability and resulting autoimmunity, depending on your genetic variety. Also sugar (alcohol) and seed oils should be eliminated since they promote inflammation in the gut, and systemic as well. A full on Paleo diet is a must if you have any autoimmune disorder, including the various forms of skin and scalp disorders. https://robbwolf.com/what-is-the-paleo-diet/

Secondly. What actually causes your hair to fall out is a process called fibrosis. As a result of the chronic inflammation mentioned, again resulting from the immune response and lymphocytes attacking your follicles. This involves among other things persistent inflammatory cytokine signaling. One of these cell communication signals is called transforming growth factor beta. (TGF-b) TGF recruits cells in your scalp called fibroblasts, who in response to inflammation differentiate and start to synthesize collagen fibers. This is a naturally occurring process that is constantly ongoing, and normally tightly regulated. The problem is the constant and unnatural inflammation, resulting from the dietary input, which is also unnatural. This causes excessive collagen production, that will eventually destroy the function of whatever tissue it effects. It`s the same process as with cirrhosis of the liver, dermal fibrosis or heart fibrosis etc. That`s why it`s so important to adjust your diet as soon as possible. To stop the destructive process.

There just might be a way of, partially at least, reversing fibrosis. The biology behind it is quite complicated, so I won`t go into it right now, but there is a product called TAM-818 spritzer, that via it`s effect on something called telomeres (The ends of your chromosomes, that get shorter each time the cells divide) could have a fibrosis reversing effect. Telomerase activation via gene therapy, which is a much more potent treatment, have been demonstrated to fully reverse fibrotic damage and restore tissue function. https://www.news-medical.net/news/201801...-mice.aspx
You would basically have to study biology to understand just how this works, but I can recommend it at least.
TAM 818 has nothing to do with gene therapy, but it does promote some telomerase transcription. But it`s no good without the dietary interventions mentioned above. They will also stop the inflammation and thereby also the fibrotic process.

Post: #6

They offered me to give me some shots on my head. but i can't because of my high blood pressure, it might not work for me.

(05-24-2018 07:50 PM)samifon Wrote:  I had a cortizone injection at the spot and the hair returned within a few weeks.

Post: #7

I would consult different doctors and dermatologists for a 2nd opinion. Don't ever rely on any one medical advice. If it means going private so be it.

Post: #8

I have been to different doctor, and specials they say the same thing. Can’t do anything special to me because I have high blood pressure.

Post: #9

(05-24-2018 10:26 PM)Kreeba Wrote:  Thank you for this appreciated message you have typed out for me, i am adjusting my dieting every day.

(05-21-2018 08:27 PM)Johnnyvee Wrote:  

(05-19-2018 08:51 PM)Kreeba Wrote:  I have alopecia areata, I have been shaving it for a long time, it’s still show on my head, I have been using triamcinolone acetonide cream, that cream the doctor prescribed to me, it’s doesn’t work for me

You think any barber will do the jobs more then any razor blade. Any blade you guys recommends

I cant seem to shave everything off to a baldness, always miss some spots my clipper and razor doesnt graze off

First of all you need to eliminate grains, low fat dairy and legumes from your diet. AA is an autoimmune condition after all, and the proteins in these foods promote gut permeability and resulting autoimmunity, depending on your genetic variety. Also sugar (alcohol) and seed oils should be eliminated since they promote inflammation in the gut, and systemic as well. A full on Paleo diet is a must if you have any autoimmune disorder, including the various forms of skin and scalp disorders. https://robbwolf.com/what-is-the-paleo-diet/

Secondly. What actually causes your hair to fall out is a process called fibrosis. As a result of the chronic inflammation mentioned, again resulting from the immune response and lymphocytes attacking your follicles. This involves among other things persistent inflammatory cytokine signaling. One of these cell communication signals is called transforming growth factor beta. (TGF-b) TGF recruits cells in your scalp called fibroblasts, who in response to inflammation differentiate and start to synthesize collagen fibers. This is a naturally occurring process that is constantly ongoing, and normally tightly regulated. The problem is the constant and unnatural inflammation, resulting from the dietary input, which is also unnatural. This causes excessive collagen production, that will eventually destroy the function of whatever tissue it effects. It`s the same process as with cirrhosis of the liver, dermal fibrosis or heart fibrosis etc. That`s why it`s so important to adjust your diet as soon as possible. To stop the destructive process.

There just might be a way of, partially at least, reversing fibrosis. The biology behind it is quite complicated, so I won`t go into it right now, but there is a product called TAM-818 spritzer, that via it`s effect on something called telomeres (The ends of your chromosomes, that get shorter each time the cells divide) could have a fibrosis reversing effect. Telomerase activation via gene therapy, which is a much more potent treatment, have been demonstrated to fully reverse fibrotic damage and restore tissue function. https://www.news-medical.net/news/201801...-mice.aspx
You would basically have to study biology to understand just how this works, but I can recommend it at least.
TAM 818 has nothing to do with gene therapy, but it does promote some telomerase transcription. But it`s no good without the dietary interventions mentioned above. They will also stop the inflammation and thereby also the fibrotic process.

Your welcome, and good luck.

PS; I would highly advice against using hydrocortisone cream. (cortisol) This only makes sense for acute inflammation, as opposed to chronic, which is the issue here and for the reasons explained above. It`s symptomatic of modern medicines propensity for treating symptoms, rather than addressing the underlying issue. (In this case gut permeability and resulting auto-immunity as a consequence of mainly grains, low fat dairy and legume consumption etc.)

Long term use of steroid creams will have many adverse effects, better to take a cold shower. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4171912/

Post: #10

I used a cortisone cream and it went away after a week. A read a review on nlm that found that it was the best available treatment but the success rate is still low (~20% from memory).

For me it starts to happen when I'm not looking after myself and eating poorly.

Post: #11

(05-25-2018 01:08 PM)Kreeba Wrote:  I have been to different doctor, and specials they say the same thing. Can’t do anything special to me because I have high blood pressure.

What are you doing to combat the high blood pressure?

Post: #12

(05-26-2018 02:43 AM)tobehero Wrote:  

(05-25-2018 01:08 PM)Kreeba Wrote:  I have been to different doctor, and specials they say the same thing. Can’t do anything special to me because I have high blood pressure.

What are you doing to combat the high blood pressure?

i have been eating salad w/ chicken breast & i have been take 3 pills, plus 1 at night. Daily routing. Doing some pushes up & lunges at home.

Post: #13

My ex-girl had an alopecia bald spot that she was able to cover up with her long hair, but when she pulled the hair to the side, it was very noticeable. To my memory, she just cured it by washing her hair in a certain way and reducing the amount of stress in her life (which is probably what brought about in the first place.). It was shocking to see her get that and she wasn't even 30 years old at that point, but she was able to fix it, and the hair did grow back in that spot.

I could tell that from your OP that it's a little bit different since you're fine with a barber trying to shave that area completely if possible. I would hope that a barber can do a better job than you do yourself with your handheld razors and electric shavers.

Post: #14

(05-28-2018 06:22 PM)Mr.GoodThread Wrote:  My ex-girl had an alopecia bald spot that she was able to cover up with her long hair, but when she pulled the hair to the side, it was very noticeable. To my memory, she just cured it by washing her hair in a certain way and reducing the amount of stress in her life (which is probably what brought about in the first place.). It was shocking to see her get that and she wasn't even 30 years old at that point, but she was able to fix it, and the hair did grow back in that spot.

I could tell that from your OP that it's a little bit different since you're fine with a barber trying to shave that area completely if possible. I would hope that a barber can do a better job than you do yourself with your handheld razors and electric shavers.

Thank you for made me realize the import of growth with that i am going to the barbershop every weekend.

Post: #15

alopecia can happen at any age. Kids can get it too. Can be with them for life.

They dont really know the cause of it but often stress is a factor, can also be allergies, diet... combination of 2-3 different things.

Post: #16

Thank you

Post: #17

No probs , keep us updated with your progress...

Post: #18

(05-19-2018 08:51 PM)Kreeba Wrote:  I have alopecia areata, I have been shaving it for a long time, it’s still show on my head, I have been using triamcinolone acetonide cream, that cream the doctor prescribed to me, it’s doesn’t work for me

You think any barber will do the jobs more then any razor blade. Any blade you guys recommends

I cant seem to shave everything off to a baldness, always miss some spots my clipper and razor doesnt graze off

I just had 9 cortisone shots injected into my head a week ago. Dr says it will take a couple of months to see new hairs with a some new medicine to try, 2 in the morning after breakfast with the medicine i have to wait 30 mins apart to put a different medicine on my head. the same day i have put the same medicine at night before i go to sleep.

-Shower
For the showers i have to use that shampoo they gave me, Only 3 times During the week.. But today I felt roughness on my head i think my hair is growing back.

Post: #19

No mention of DHT is this thread???

Post: #20

(08-29-2018 02:02 PM)MANic Wrote:  No mention of DHT is this thread???

What is "DHT"? is it?

Post: #21

I won't speak to the underlying condition, but I did shave my head once. I have a rather odd shape to my skull, do I knew I wouldn't be able to take care of it with a normal blade.

Enter - The Headblade. http://www.headblade.com/

It is specifically for guys who want to go Vin Diesel.

You also might want to consider a new mirror situation. Mirrors like this one allow you to easily see the back and top of your head while you are looking in to a normal bathroom mirror. That makes it pretty hard to miss a spot. And remember to protect your newly shaved scalp from the sun! Learned that one the hard way...

Post: #22

Hello OP,

I also have aloecia areata. My solution: I have had laser hair removal on my head. Now spots aren't noticeable at all.

Have laser hair removal, gain some muscles, keep low body fat and you will look great.

Wish you success!

P.S. Sorry for my bad English. It is not my nativ language.

Post: #23

(09-03-2018 09:39 AM)Todd Wrote:  Hello OP,

I also have aloecia areata. My solution: I have had laser hair removal on my head. Now spots aren't noticeable at all.

Have laser hair removal, gain some muscles, keep low body fat and you will look great.

Wish you success!

P.S. Sorry for my bad English. It is not my nativ language.

Thank you, Don't sweat it, i understand what you were saying,

Post: #24

its has been 7 months since i got cortisone shots injected I haven't smoke hookah or drinking any liquor. I Still i take my medicine, shampoo all that in 4 months my hair is still growing back. I am happy with the results right now!