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

Here’s what you can do to help older Americans get the health and long-term care coverage they deserve. Email your lawmakers and demand that they reject cuts to Medicaid. Read more about how AARP is ...

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

For many of us, our hair is our pride and glory, so experiencing hair loss can bring us great grief. Alopecia is a disease that affects Blacks more than white or Asian Americans. If you are one of the ...

In 1976, Americans celebrated the country’s first Black History Month with a message honoring the month from President Gerald Ford. But the monthlong celebration has roots stemming back to 1926, when ...

Alopecia areata is considered a common autoimmune condition, so it’s important to know you’re not alone. But it’s easy to feel isolated if you don’t know anyone else who has AA.