Dia DiRosa was about 6 years old when fistfuls of her hair started coming out as her mom washed it. She began waking up to clumps of hair on her pillow. Diagnosed with alopecia areata, DiRosa was the ...

Alopecia is a medical word that refers to hair loss generally. And there are descriptors added which can refer to where the hair loss is occurring, or to the cause of it. Traction alopecia, for ...

For some, September means the beginning of fall: pumpkin spice lattes and apple picking. For me, it’s significant because it’s Alopecia Areata Awareness Month. While others are enjoying the crisp air, ...

While alopecia can present hair care challenges, it doesn’t have to mean sacrificing natural hairstyles. Embracing natural hair can be a powerful way for black women to cope with the emotional effects ...

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SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - September is recognized as Alopecia Areata Awareness Month. Jayda Newton was diagnosed with Alopecia in July of 2023. WTOC’s Simone McKenny joined Jayda’s family for a game ...

This article was medically reviewed by Mona Gohara, MD, a board-certified dermatologist and member of the Prevention Medical Review Board. Alopecia, the medical term for hair loss, can come as a shock ...

Christala Fletcher, Faiza Zeria, Laura Mathias, and Nikki Vontaya all have alopecia. These four women experienced issues with their self-confidence from a young age due to hair loss. They recognize ...

A young woman is urging workers to advocate for their health after workplace stress caused her hair to fall out in large clumps, leaving her with no choice but to shave her head. Lauren Johnson, 23, a ...

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