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April 6th, 2008

New Poll- Inquiring Minds Want to Know

So now that there is a social networking site, just for people with alopecia (and the people who love them), called Alopecia World. I am wondering what other social network sites you all use. And for what purpose. After voting, why don’t you leave a comment explaining your choice.

What social networking site […]

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April 6th, 2008

1928 A Remarkable Year in Hair Restoration

This miracle hair growth fez was profiled in the 1928 edition of Popuar Mechanics. Apparently, you only needed to wear it for 10 minutes a day for 30 days -and voila instant new hair. Isn’t it the coolest. Its just a hat. And you just wear it for 10 […]

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April 6th, 2008

The I’m Bald Quote of the Day

I was going to buy a book on hair loss, but the pages kept falling out. ~ Jay London
**Picture Source - flickr
Tags: alopecial, bald-quote-of-the-day, baldness, books, falling pages, humor, jay london

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April 6th, 2008

WHY Alopeica?

Last month, the indie rock band WHY? came out with a new album titled “Alopecia”. Why would this band (WHY?) name their sophomore album a word that causes many many people such frustration. Perhaps a glimpse into Variety’s review might provide some answers.
In his album review, David Lewis states:
On “Alopecia,” Wolf and his […]

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March 16th, 2008

Social Networking for Baldies

Is there anyone on this planet who is somewhat connected to their computer who doesn’t know about social networking sites? I can not go anywhere without running into someone talking about Facebook, MySpace or Twitter. Now the baldies have their own networking site, at Alopecia World. It is a brand new social […]

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March 16th, 2008

Bald Actors - An Important Resource

Actors are in a unique position. They are able to able to bring trends to the surface. Most of us don’t have a choice about whether we go bald, or not. When baldness is trendy, it does become a lot easier. While, I am not sure baldness will be trendy for women, […]

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March 3rd, 2008

The Blues of Baldness

I came across this little “explanation” about the blues from the New York Times,
A man with male pattern baldness ain’t the blues. A woman with male pattern baldness is. Breaking your leg cause you were skiing is not the blues. Breaking your leg ’cause a alligator be chompin’ on it is.
Although, now that I think […]

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March 3rd, 2008

My Absence -The Reason

Sorry for the absence, over the last couple of weeks. I have been preoccupied with some health issues, and some tests surrounding those issues. I am putting them behind me now - and am back at baldiness.
Expect regular updates from now on.
Back to work!
Tags: absence, baldiness, baldness, health issues, medical tests

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February 11th, 2008

When Did You Make the Decision to Lose It All?

I just feel like being a bit nosy. It happens occasionally. For those people who decided to shave their heads, when their hair line started receding - when did you decide to take the plunge, and shave your head completely?
Was it when it you first noticed it - or did it take a little […]

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February 10th, 2008

Swimming Can Cause Baldness

According to the Department of Research Writing at Quick Hair Loss Treatment Centre in Atlanta, studies are showing that swimming in chlorinated pools can result in hair discoloration and hair loss. OK this doesn’t seem like entirely big news to me. When I was a kid we all knew someone who once had […]

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