A number of happy milestones happened when I turned 30 last year. I got married. I started a new job and traveled the world. But then there was this: “You have androgenic alopecia,” my dermatologist said as he finished a clinical assessment of my scalp. I sat back in the rigid chair, dumbfounded. I’m balding. A million thanks to @diannamazzone for her thoughtful edits on this piece that’s been months in the making, and @dermdocmalik for lending his expertise to this story. It’s still weird to say “I have alopecia,” but I’m grateful that my care team listened to my concerns and crafted a treatment plan that was right for me. PRP is by no means a quick fix; you can read more about the incredibly painful procedure on Allure now! https://www.allure.com/story/prp-treatments-for-hair-loss #androgenicalopecia #alopecia #beautyblogger #beautywriter #dermatology #dermatologist #hairloss #femalehairloss