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

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

Leqselvi (deuruxolitinib) 8 mg tablets are approved for adults with severe alopecia areata, a disease that causes the immune system to attack hair follicles, leading to partial or complete hair loss ...

You might associate autoimmune conditions with symptoms like skin disease, chronic pain, and fatigue. A less-discussed ...

After they lost their hair, they found their voices. Now, two local teens and their families want to raise awareness about a lesser-known treatment for the condition that once robbed them of their ...

Certain habits can make alopecia areata worse. Knowing what to avoid when you have alopecia areata may help prevent hair loss.

Alopecia areata can cause hair loss and hurt your self-esteem. Shamsha Damani says being around other bald people has helped her mental health.

Alopecia areata patients also often have other autoimmune disorders. About three in 10 people with alopecia areata have autoimmune thyroid disease, and the same ratio stands with rates of eczema ...

Alopecia areata, or circular hair loss, is the most common inflammatory hair loss disorder. It usually presents itself as clearly defined, round bald spots in the hair – mainly on the scalp. Less ...

Whitney: We're headed in the right direction, especially for patients with severe alopecia areata. We have new, exciting, and effective treatment options for these patients.

There are many types. The causes of this condition vary and include genetics, hormones, aging, and stress. The underlying cause of alopecia will determine the type you have. Alopecia can affect people ...

Kristen Whitney, DO, FAAD, determines systemic treatment options for severe alopecia areata based on the patient’s medical history, past treatments tried, potential adverse events, in addition ...