Alopecia Areata by Rikki age 10
One morning waking up in my bed
To find that there was something not on my head
My hair was falling out, I was so appalled
I ran downstairs to tell my dad
He looked suprised and kind of sad
My dad brought me to the doctors quick
The doctor told me it might not be able to be fixed
I was happy to know it was not serious
Even though I was still a little delirious
We met a nice woman who had it too
She said "I could make a wig for you"
I lit up with joy and bliss
I wanted to give her a big giant kiss!
Now I'm happy to know that this is me
This is who I am and who I want to be.
Photo courtesy of Todd Sorenson via Gam kids
Video courtesy of MonkeySee
Club formed for kids with Alopecia Areata
Suad Hamada
(Bahrain Beat) / 16 September 2012
Agroup of social activists in Bahrain have formed Alopecia Areata Club to boost the self-esteem of children with the disease.
The club also aims to raise awareness about the disease and to dispel the impression that the disease is contagious as many people in Bahrain and the region think, one of the founders, Manal Al Awadhi, said.
Alopecia areata is a medical condition in which a person suffers hair loss from some or all areas of the body, usually from the scalp. It typically causes one or more patches of hair loss on the scalp.
The club is opened to children with the disease and their families as well as those interested in seeking information about the condition.
So far, it has attracted five families who’s children have started conducting themselves in a more confident manner. “We try to associate those children with other children to help them deal positively with their condition and start to have friends,” she explained.
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