Comment by Natalie on July 6, 2010 at 1:44pm

I saw this today, too! I'm so glad that alopecia has been making news lately (this and also Miss Delaware). I believe that if people understand alopecia, there will be less of a stigma surrounding those of us who are out and about bald (ie. less cancer stares, pity smiles, rude comments, etc). Also, the more that attention alopecia can get, the better the chances are that we will find a cure!!

Comment by JeffreySF on July 6, 2010 at 11:39pm

Thanks for sharing this Mary!!!
I read this article first thing this morning.

Nice work guys and gals!

Jeffrey

Comment by Susan P aka DGADBS on July 7, 2010 at 11:52am

Thanks Mary, I'm glad I got the chance to read this. It's just great that Alopecia is finally getting some attention as no one that I have met or know personally (other than health care professionals) knows anything about Alopecia.

Comment by Ade on July 7, 2010 at 11:52am

yes, thanks for sharing Mary. Articles like this certainly help to improve understanding of people who are not living with the condition

Comment by Mary on July 7, 2010 at 12:01pm

You're welcome. I had about 5 non-Alopecian friends send me the article!

I think that with Kayla's participation in Miss America, and the publicity that she has gotten and will get, LOTS more people are going to become aware of AA. She's done a great thing being "Out" and making it her issue. I hope she does well in the pageant.

Comment by Drakes on July 7, 2010 at 12:03pm

great article..

Comment by Jennifer Krahn on July 7, 2010 at 9:23pm

Great article. I am loving that people are being educated about alopecia through this article and through Miss Delaware. I would have been one of the negligent ones had I not gotten this condition. Awareness helps to promote acceptance within society. Well done.

Comment by Mary on July 8, 2010 at 7:15pm

It's all about awareness, and that's the idea behind International Alopecia Day (the new name chosen by the National Bald Out Group members). You can join here, and organize a large or very small event for Saturday, July 17 wherever you live - we need lots of participation outside the U.S., too:

http://www.alopeciaworld.net/group/internationalalopeciaday

Mary

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