Hairytales by Toftild

A Personal Story About Patchy Hair Loss, Alopecia and Hope

My name is Louise, I am 55 years old and I have Alopecia. Alopecia (Alopecia Areata) is an autoimmune condition in which the hair follicles on the scalp "go dormant."

A Toupee Gave Me New Courage and New Joy in Everyday Life

Read Marcus' story about being young and living with hair loss, and how a toupee changed everything for him. I have heard those sentences so many times that I don’t even have enough fingers to coun...

13-Year-Old Alberte Shares Her Story About Alopecia

5 years old when I was diagnosed with alopecia. At the time, I didn’t know what it was, and my friends didn’t notice it either.

Josefine Valentin: Wig, Honesty and True Identity

In this honest and personal post, the well-known influencer and entrepreneur Josefine Valentin invites us into her world and shares her experiences with wearing a wig.

Aja's Alopecia Journey: My Three Life-Changing Phases with Hair Loss

My name is Aja, and I am 36 years old. My husband and I are parents to two girls aged 7 and 10, and we live in a small village just south of Aalborg.

My baby has been diagnosed with alopecia

My daughter Bellania, who is three years old, was born with 3–5 cm of hair, and it grew incredibly fast. She has now had alopecia for two years.

I Have Accepted a Life with Alopecia

My first hair loss started in my youth with a few bald patches about the size of a coin. The patches have been there more or less ever since.

Anette’s Hair Loss Journey with Alopecia Universalis

It all began in 2016 when I was 24 years old. My father had just passed away – far too soon – and I was overwhelmed with grief.

I Tried Everything (and the Impossible)

Meet Nanna, who has alopecia universalis, and read her story. It all started when I was about to begin kindergarten.