--10 things you never say to someone with Alopecia--

I have ufortunately experienced every single one of these, I'm hoping to just raise awareness of this illness, how it makes us feel, and that ignorance on your part will not make me feel any better. Alopecia Areata affects a lot more people than you realise. Certain things make it worse, for me, it is stress. It may spontaneously grow back sometimes, or it may just stay that way forever.

1: But it'll just grow back?

2: Is that like Cancer?

3: It must be nice not having to worry how your hair looks.

4: Is that contagious?

5: That must be your own fault.

6: It's caused by you dying your hair too much.

7: Just get some tablets from the doctor to fix it.

8: Can I touch the bald parts?

9: You should just stop wearing wigs and accept who you are.

10: Just get hair extensions.