Support Katelyn & Alopecia Areata
suffer from Alopecia Areata.
Katelyn Marie : 10 yrs. 4th Grade. She loves to Swim, Hang out with Friends and Ride her Bike. Katelyn has a disease called Alopecia Areata.
Alopecia areata is a common condition that occurs in males and females of all ages, buy young persons are affected most often. The alopecia areata experience varies with age and can be especially difficult, for the patient as well as the parent, when it presents itself during childhood. The National Alopecia Areata Foundation has many programs created to ease the burden of the entire family when a child is diagnosed with alopecia areata.
Children at this stage of development are much more concerned about how others view them, how they may differ from others, and whether others might be making fun of them. Since children at this age have become so aware of individual differences, they unfortunately are more likely to poke fun at those who don’t’ fit their definition of ‘normal’.
Wigs: In general, treatments are much less effective for extensive alopecia areata (particularly alopecia totalis/universalis). For this reason, an attractive wig is an important option for some people. Proper attention will make a quality wig look completely natural; every wig has to be cut, thinned and styled, often several times. To keep a net base wig from falling off, even during active sports, special double sided tape can be purchased in beauty supply outlets and fastened to the inside of the wig. For those with completely bare heads, there are suction caps to which any wig can be attached and there are entire suction cap wig units. These state of the art wigs, which make use of a silicon base to create a secure vacuum-fit, are comfortable and easily removed by the wearer. Proper fit of a vacuum wig requires that any existing scalp hair be shaved. These wigs are generally more expensive than other types of wigs.
Katelyn is asking for donations to help finance a new wig since insurance will not cover wigs.
If you would like to learn more about Alopecia Areate please visit NAAF.org
Donations of any kind would be greatly appreciated. Thank you and God Bless.
Please list me as an anonymous donor
Katelyn is a growing girl and she needs a new wig. Unfortunately insurance does not cover ANY of the cost. Human Hair wigs cost around $1,500 - $2, 000.
Please donate what you can to help us reach our goal! Thanks and God Bless
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