Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disease in which the body attacks its own hair follicles. This leads to bald spots and sometimes total baldness. Alopecia affects about 6.7 million people in the U.S. (160 million worldwide.) Although alopecia can occur at any age, 65% of those affected experience symptoms before the age of 16. … Read Full Article
Although you may not be familiar with the name, alopecia areata is a very common autoimmune disease affecting almost 300,000 people in the U.S. annually. Alopecia areata causes the body to attack its own hair follicles, thus leading to hair loss and bald spots. This phenomenon usually occurs on the scalp and face but is … Read Full Article
I first encountered Alopecia Areata nearly six years ago. Brushing my hair one morning, a significant chunk fell out onto the counter and I panicked. My fear was quickly followed by frantic hours spent looking in the mirror and covering my thinning patches. This patterned continued over the next few weeks, until more than 50% … Read Full Article
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