Alopecia universalis (AU) ... (buildup of fat on the sides of your face). In women, steroids can also cause menstrual side effects, such as dysmenorrhea (menstrual cramping).

I had traction alopecia from tight hair styles when I was young. After getting a big chop a few years ago, I started my natural-hair journey, and I finally love my hair texture.

"In 2020, I was diagnosed with alopecia universalis, which is a condition that makes you lose all your hair on your body," said Castillo. A diagnosis Castillo says was difficult to accept at first.

The signature hair style was a distinct way for the first woman of color elected to represent Massachusetts ... But when Pressley revealed in 2020 that she lost her hair to alopecia universalis, ...

The stigma of having alopecia causes more depression and anxiety than the disease itself, new research has found.

Now, Bean has been diagnosed with alopecia universalis, which is where patients have total hair loss. Despite this, Bean did not let her condition stop her from creating her own business.

Alopecia universalis (AU) is a rare autoimmune condition that involves complete loss of hair on your face, scalp, and body. The earlier you seek treatment, the better your chances of maintaining ...