Stigma of alopecia causes more harm than the condition itself. Over 80% face depression or anxiety, calling for better mental ...

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.

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

Speaking to PEOPLE about the new season of Netflix's popular docuseries, Latimer, 23, says she had "no" hesitation "whatsoever" about her condition becoming a storyline on the show. "Once I made the ...

Fact checked by Nick BlackmerMore than a decade has passed since I lost all my hair to alopecia areata, and it has been a transformational journey for me. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that ...

Jackson has alopecia - a disorder that causes someone suffering from it to lose their hair very quickly. It's a disorder that affects millions around the world, but few professional athletes do.

What are the most significant knowledge gaps in our understanding of alopecia areata and its treatment in children and adolescents, and how do you think future research should address these gaps?

Medically reviewed by Deeptej Singh, MD Alopecia is a condition in which hair falls out from different parts of the body. It can sometimes be tied to genetics. While not all hair loss is genetic, ...

Guttman-Yassky received a grant from the NIH to investigate the interleukin-4 and IL-13 inhibitor in pediatric patients with alopecia areata.

A new book tells young readers about alopecia areata, or hair loss, in children An excerpt from ‘Hug Yourself: Body Positivity and Empowerment Stories for Teenagers,’ edited by Vinitha.