I had to wear wigs throughout college due to alopecia areata, but now my hair is finally growing back.
When I was growing up in North Carolina, I was very athletic, so I usually kept my hair in braids , though sometimes I got a blowout. My first hint something was going on was when I was in eighth grade. I went to the same stylist every other month, so she knew my hair really well. This time, I was getting a blowout, and she said, “Hey, I just want to let you know that I noticed a little bald spot on the back of your head. I don’t think it’s anything to be concerned about, but you should keep an eye on it.”
I was just 14 and didn’t think much…
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