Dr Bosire Masanta, a consultant dermatologist, says traction alopecia is a form of hair loss caused by persistent and ...

Hair fall, or hair loss, is a common dermatological problem that has several underlying causes. In some cases, it may be ...

Children of various racial and ethnic minority groups have a higher prevalence of alopecia areata than non-Hispanic White children.

Armonie Wilson, who has alopecia, used to think nobody should see her without a wig. Now, she models without one.

People with autoimmune skin diseases had significantly better cancer survival outcomes than others. Survival benefits were ...

You can try to stop alopecia areata from spreading with some lifestyle changes and medical treatment. However, it may not ...

The associated burden of mental health conditions in alopecia areata: a population-based study in UK primary care. Br J Dermatol. 2022;187 (1):73-81. doi:10.1111/bjd.21055 3.

Alopecia areata can be emotionally challenging, as stress and anxiety often trigger or worsen the condition. The stigma and burden of hair loss can lead to increased anxiety, and emotional stress has ...

The stigma around hair loss leads to 85% of alopecia areata patients experiencing social exclusion or emotional distress. The psychological burden is even greater for African-American women, for ...

Despite the significant burden of alopecia, Medicaid coverage for JAK inhibitors used to treat this autoimmune disease is highly variable and restricted, especially through prior authorization ...

Alopecia areata can affect your emotional well-being and your quality of life. Some people even think about suicide. It's normal to be sad or angry when you have a condition that affects your self ...

The increasing prevalence of alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition causing hair loss, is creating a strong demand for effective treatments. Several people are affected by this scalp disorder ...