Emely Martinez spent years hiding her condition, called alopeica, with strangers, friends, and even family. Then she came to realize that she is beautiful because of who she is on the inside, not because of her external appearance. With this realization, she stopped wearing the wigs and hats that were covering up her bald head.Â
Tag: feel comfortable in your own skin
This week I received a lovely email from Sylvia, subject line 'Dermatographia Is Awesome.' It sure is! I just found out about a month ago after I had an allergic reaction to raw jalapeños that I now have dermatographia. I think it's the coolest thing to ever happen to me. Like some people I thought
Hi, my name is Jamie. My dermatographia started when I was six years old. My parents assumed it had to do with laundry detergent, shampoos, etc. We tried everything. I went a whole year using only oatmeal-based shower and health products until we gave up on the idea of my dermatographia going away. I