Alopecia Areata is an illness that makes your hair fall out. It can even cause your eyebrows and eyelashes to fall out. September is National Alopecia Areata Awareness Month, so in honor of that, here is everything you need to know about this challenging disease & how to support sufferers during September.
What Is Alopecia Areata?
Alopecia Areata is an auto-immune disorder that causes hair to fall out. There is also a genetic component to the disease, but most experts believe that something else has to “trigger” the start of hair loss. Sometimes it leads to complete baldness, and other times it causes certain balding patterns. Some patients see spontaneous regrowth of their hair, but for others, it never grows back. Alopecia areata does not discriminate. It can affect anyone of any gender and ethnicity. If you have alopecia you are not alone. There are about 147 million people with this condition all over the world, and 6.8 million in the US alone.
Dealing with Alopecia
Experiencing hair loss can be a traumatic experience for some. However, an organization called the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, or NAAF for short, can help. They offer information about the disease for sufferers and their supporters in addition to resources like a support network for those with the disorder and their families, and a specific support network for young people with the disorder. There is also a marketplace where you can get top products like wigs, headwraps and even fake eyelashes.
Why September is So Important
September is Alopecia Areata Awareness Month. It’s important to show support for those with this condition because it can be quite isolating. People may feel embarrassed to go out due to hair loss, and it can also lead to depression and anxiety. You can support people with alopecia by wearing a blue ribbon, the color of alopecia awareness, or hosting an awareness event and fundraiser. You can also put alopecia awareness brochures at your local library or favorite coffee shop. Anything you do to support someone with alopecia in your life is a great way to show them you care.
If you’re dealing with alopecia and hair loss we encourage you to contact us today and make an appointment to visit with a Genesis II hair loss specialist who will work one-on-one with you to address all your hair concerns. To schedule a free consultation call us at 315.458.1074 or to contact us via email click here.
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Source: https://www.naaf.org/
