wow, I never even heard of alopecia areata untill today. I was a kinda "vain" type of guy and hair style was a good part of it. Had more hair products then my wife. So I know it's not an easy transition, fast or slow. Gone through all the stages.... rug, buzzes, hats, shaved.... learned to like the look I guess. Now I can't see myself spending $$ on a hair cut every week and buying tons of products. Spending hours on getting it just right... Weird what we think is important.... I have two young boys that all they want to do is shave their heads to look like me.... they see it as cool.... who would think....