News: What type of uncommon hair loss do I have?

I am almost seventy-two years old and for the past eleven years, I have been dealing with a condition known as "Lichen Planopilaris," which I have been informed is a relatively uncommon type of hair loss.

I use the term "suffered" because I am almost completely bald, and the hair loss is both scarring and permanent, with symptoms that have been quite distressing at times. This condition leads to intense itching and painful, red skin, and you can read about someone else experiencing it here. The hair follicles have died, meaning my hair won't grow back. It began with soreness, severe itching, and inflammation at my hairline. A biopsy conducted by a dermatology consultant confirmed the diagnosis. I was prescribed steroids to try to slow down the hair loss, but they didn't work well for me, so I had to let nature take its course. There isn't much research on this type of hair loss yet, but it is believed to be autoimmune in nature.

My hairline quickly receded around my face, leaving me without hair in front of my ears, and my scalp became shiny and scarred. I lost my eyebrows and eyelashes almost overnight, and they have never grown back. While the condition is still active, it has become less painful and itchy. My hair has formed a circular pattern, resembling a pudding basin cut on the top of my head, although I still have a few strands at the back, which are also receding.

This experience has severely impacted my confidence regarding my appearance. I have tried wigs in the past but never felt comfortable or natural in them, so I mostly wore turbans until I found "Simply Wigs." I have purchased several wigs from this wonderful company and have finally found one style that I absolutely love.

I use the term "suffered" because I am almost completely bald, and the hair loss is both scarring and permanent, with symptoms that have been quite distressing at times. This condition leads to intense itching and painful, red skin, and you can read about someone else experiencing it here. The hair follicles have died, meaning my hair won't grow back. It began with soreness, severe itching, and inflammation at my hairline. A biopsy conducted by a dermatology consultant confirmed the diagnosis. I was prescribed steroids to try to slow down the hair loss, but they didn't work well for me, so I had to let nature take its course. There isn't much research on this type of hair loss yet, but it is believed to be autoimmune in nature.