Thanks to alopecia, Abby Andrew can be whoever she wants to be. You might catch her in a blonde wig as Barbie one day and bald as Cassandra Nova from Deadpool the next. Andrew is part of the cosplay scene in New York City, joining others who love to dress up and embody fictional characters….
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, leading to inflammation and hair loss. When you have this condition, your hair often becomes more fragile, so it’s important to protect it. Consider avoiding these five things when you have alopecia areata to prevent further hair loss: Your hair routine…
Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition that causes sudden hair loss in small, round patches on the scalp or other parts of the body. Most people with alopecia areata are otherwise healthy, but unpredictable hair loss can be emotionally upsetting and take a toll on your self-esteem and confidence. Certain lifestyle changes and medical treatments…
More 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 causes uncontrollable hair loss on the scalp, face, and body. The affected area can range from small patches on the scalp to total hair…
