Dear Member,

Starting today, you have the option of setting your Alopecia World profile to private.

When you do so, only members of Alopecia World or just the people on your friends list will be able to view your entire profile.

Please note that everyone, including non-members, will still be able to view your main profile photo, name, age, city, state and country. However, they will not be able to see the rest of your profile if you have made it accessible only to…

Effective immediately, all businesses must receive written authorization from Alopecia World before posting or uploading any advertisement or promotional material, including marketing videos and products photos, to Alopecia World.

In addition, businesses may not use any feature of Alopecia World to spam its members.

This policy does not prohibit members of Alopecia World from continuing to mention, discuss, recommend, or debate commercial products and services in the larger…

Submenus have been added to the navigation menu at the top of each page on Alopecia World, making it much easier for you to find your way around our beloved community.

Simply move your mouse over each navigation tab to see the additional choices.

You'll find new selections under the following tabs:

* My Stuff (all your personal options are now just a click away!)

* Members (check out the new search page!)

* Blogs

* Photos (be sure to try the…

Happy New Year! :-)

We hope you will continue to fulfill your dreams, pursue your passions, strengthen existing relationships and welcome new ones.

We also thank you for your unique contribution to Alopecia World and encourage you to make an even greater impact on our beloved community in 2009.

With great expectations and appreciation,

richard jones (rj) & Cheryl Carvery
Founders, Alopecia World