Did you ever worry about a wig or hairpiece shifting? Feel pressured to explain your appearance? Avoid a meeting, photograph, assignment or work event? Or deal with questions and assumptions from coworkers?

A newly published clinical paper recognizes that the effect of alopecia in the workplace does not always match the amount of visible hair loss. It also discusses how dermatologists can support patients who may need workplace accommodations.

What has your experience been?

• Did you openly discuss your alopecia—or try to keep it private?

• Did anyone at work make things easier or more difficult?

• Was there an accommodation or simple act of understanding that helped?

Share as much or as little as you feel comfortable sharing. There is no need to identify your employer or coworkers.

Source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42772584/