A year ago this month, I had about 90% hair-loss. As expected, I was depressed and I didn’t want to see anyone – or more honestly, have anyone see me.

I had been on a JAK- inhibitor before most of my hair fell out. But because it raised my liver enzymes and lowered my kidney function, I chose not to continue on it. Instead, I tried all-natural recommendations but without success. Being someone who prefers natural healing and a healthy lifestyle, I felt stuck.

As time passed, I got more anxious and depressed. Life felt dark for me. I kept my chin up on the outside but inside, I was hurting.

I decided to give another JAK-Inhibitor a try. I compared the previous one I was on with the newer option. The newer one, Litfulo, was made to target only alopecia. The other one, Olumiant, was initially made to treat Rheumatoid Arthritis and was later discovered to help alopecia. It is now used for Covid-19 treatment as well. Litfulo seemed to be worth a try.

I began Litfulo on February 18, 2025. I didn’t see any results for about four months. Then, tiny, pure white downy hairs began showing. As seen in past posts, I eventually had a full head of pure white, soft hair. Within eight months, as it grew longer, color began to come through. As the hair follicles heal from autoimmune inflammation, the color will return. Even if the color didn’t return though, I was happy to have hair again.

Twelve months later, I have most of my hair back; all but a small strip that is now growing in. As for my blood labs, everything is good. I will have routine blood labs done in April and I’m confident that it will still be good.

The downside of taking medication is that if I stop, my hair will most likely fall out again. I will continue to eat well, live well and even improve lifestyle habits and choices. I will say “no” more often, rest without guilt and seek joy in all things. I thank God for healing, for all the good in my life and for His grace.

Need an opinion, advice or to simply vent to someone who understands and listens well? Reach out to me.

Be well, be positive and take care.

This is me right now, salt -n- pepper and feeling good about it.