Well, to try to keep this short I'll give a short synopsis. Was going bald so at age 30 had a HT from a very reputable surgeon and loved the result. Was excited about my new hair, but then after a year I started to see my hair thinning. Not so much in the part that received the HT, but the rest of my hair. Was taking Propecia and using 5% minoxidil two times a day faithfully. Even started on Nizoral (at the HT surgeon's advising) and it just got worse. Thought I was going through a case of telogen effluvium, so I went to dermatologist. The Derm thought the same thing, until after a couple months it was still happening so she ordered a scalp biopsy.
After the biopsy, I was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease (cicatricial alopecia, AKA scarring alopecia) I am 33, and to say the least, this thing has really taken it's toll on me emotionally. I always hated losing my hair (which guy doesn't right?) and I actually did something about it. Was so looking forward to my second procedure before all this, now I am trying to think of options. I have been researching hair systems, but not a lot of options where I am from (Northwest Arkansas). If I were in the bigger city, I would have more.
I guess I am just looking for advice. I could always shave my head (but there is a scar back there now). I have read how a hair system is crucial to have cut in correctly, so I can't see how I can do that without a reputable salon nearby. Maybe there is, but I can't find any by googling them.
I am not after somebody just trying to sell me stuff either, I am looking for some real advice, from real people. I took 2 years researching HT surgeons and found a great one, now I am researching other options and expect to find something else that works well for me.
Appreciate all the help and support in advance.