Word: areata
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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...Over the years, I too had focused on my hair as a defining characteristic. Everyone dwells on the things that make her feel abnormal. Marcia Brady never could get over that broken nose and George Costanza constantly worried about his height. For me it was something called Alopecia Areata, an auto-immune disease that causes unpredictable hair loss. Having lived with this condition since fourth grade, I adapted to it by choosing to wear a wig from sixth grade on. I have had varying amounts of hair over the past decade from none to a little to a fair amount...
...Susanna M. Flug i02, a Crimson executive, is a sophomore Social Studies concentrator in Currier House. She invites anyone with or interested in Alopecia Areata to contact her or visit the National Alopecia Areata Foundation website at http://www.naaf.org...
...most heartfelt questions that my roommates have had to field concerns my health and whether Iim going to be ok. Many people with thin or absent hair are facing painful treatment for serious illness. I am fortunate that Alopecia Areata is neither painful nor debilitating, let alone life-threatening. Knowing that there are people out there who deal with much more serious problems has always put things into perspective. Friends and family have also provided comfort and support. Just the other day, my roommate traveled with me all the way to Brookline so that I would have company...
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