30 Days, 30 Facts: A Social Media Initiative

One innovative way to participate in Alopecia Awareness Month is by joining the "30 Days, 30 Facts" campaign. This initiative involves sharing graphics that feature a different alopecia-related fact each day of the month. Here's why this campaign is so impactful:

Alopecia Awareness Month is an annual campaign that takes place in September, dedicated to raising awareness…

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"Imagine waking up to clumps of hair on your pillow.

Or turning off the shower only to find a pile of your hair on the drain.

And that you have numerous bald spots on your head that are so big they can no longer be hidden.

Millions of…

Let's have a discussion AlopeciaWorld.com. Do you find the contents and lyrics to this video about bald women beautiful or offensive.

*All perspectives are welcome on Alopecia World, but please try to be respectful.

Dealing with offensive comments can be challenging, but responding with humor and grace can often diffuse the situation. Here are 10 comebacks to offensive bald comments:

1. "Bald and bold – a combo that obviously intimidates some."

2. "I'm too busy living life to worry about my hair. How about you?"

3. "Being bald…

People all around the world will be having parties, celebrations and awareness events. You’ll see IAD selfies popping up all day on social media.

YOU can be part of the annual International Alopecia Day YouTube slide show!

HOW YOU CAN BE IN THE 2023 IAD VIDEO:

1. Take your photos ON International Alopecia Day, August 5. This is meant to be a snapshot of Alopecians around the world on this ONE day.

2. Please don’t send in professional “studio”…

Recent Stories from ABCNews.com"

"The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved an alopecia treatment for kids..

The drug, ritlecitinib, is a once-daily pill for kids ages 12 and older with severe alopecia areata, a disease that develops when the body attacks the hair follicles,…

Photo credit:  Grace Hollars-USA TODAY Sports

Leah Hayes, a high school senior and competitive swimmer, has set her sights on making it to the 2024 Olympics in Paris. However, her goal goes beyond competing; she also wants to raise awareness about alopecia, an autoimmune…

CLINICAL TRIAL:

An ongoing clinical research study is currently recruiting Black and African American patients with alopecia areata for a study that evaluates the safety and effectiveness of an oral  drug. Would you like to know more about this study? This study…

A clinical research study is looking for adults (18+) diagnosed with alopecia areata with 50% or more scalp hair loss. This study is investigating an oral (taken by mouth) study drug called farudodstat. The main purpose of the study is to see whether farudodstat, when taken twice a day for 12 weeks, can help people with alopecia areata grow hair and to find out…

It's true, sometimes it's comforting to know that someone famous is going through the same thing you are, like Jada Pinkett Smith and Ayanna Pressley, both of whom have opened up about their struggles with alopecia. It's reassuring to know that you're not alone. However, it's important to remember that these celebrities are just people, like you and me. They…

Hey there, fellow members of Alopecia World. Today, let's talk about the importance of our community and what it means to us.

Living with alopecia can be incredibly isolating and challenging. But by joining Alopecia World, we have found a place where we can share our experiences, struggles, and victories with others who truly…

According to an article on CNN.com:

"Olaplex, a beauty brand favored by TikTok and Instagram influencers, sells hair products that dozens of customers allege caused “serious injury,” according to a lawsuit filed last week. Olaplex denies the claims, saying independent test results prove the allegations to be false."

'Nearly 30 women joined together to file a lawsuit against Olaplex on February 9, specifically targeting its No. 0 to No. 9 products. They allege the products…

The immensely talented singer-songwriter-guitarist, who was born and raised in Palo Alto, led her band Golden Highway to Grammy victory in the best bluegrass album category with 2022’s “Crooked Tree” on Feb. 5, 2023.

“Crooked Tree” is Tuttle’s third studio album. But, Tuttle has had a string of success at recent award shows. Beyond the Grammys, she…

"I recently read on reconnectwithnature.org, in the animal kingdom, hair is unique to mammals, according to Animal Diversity Web. No other animals have hair, and all mammals have hair at least to some extent. Even marine mammals like…

The TikToker compiled a video showing weekly hair growth progress.  I am not going to lie, it is impressive.  But for many seeing is believing.  Are you currently using it and getting similar results? No results?  or just your views on why you wouldn't try it.

"People with alopecia are going viral on TikTok after sharing their…

According to an article on Everydayhealth.com:  

"Commenting on someone’s appearance is rarely a good idea. And saying these things to someone experiencing hair loss can be unhelpful at best — and hurtful at worst."

1. ‘Do You Have Cancer?’…

"A woman who lost her hair to alopecia and then had a double mastectomy

says she tattooed her flat chest to take control

and create a body that felt 'most like her'…

According to the American Chemical Society:

"researchers reporting in Nano Letters have used artificial intelligence (AI) to predict compounds that could neutralize baldness-causing reactive oxygen species in the scalp. Using the best candidate, they constructed a proof-of-concept microneedle patch and effectively regenerated hair on mice."

"When the levels of oxygen free radicals are too high, they can…

Filings based on clinical data demonstrating significant scalp hair regrowth versus placebo 

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- …

"For Amon Ogyiri, a twenty-four-year-old fashion designer and entrepreneur, being diagnosed with alopecia areata at the age of twenty-four was an unexpected blow. The New-York based creative, whose fashion line Nomä New York has been…