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Alopecia Areata
Alopecia Areata (AA) is an unpredictable, non-scarring hair loss condition that affects about 2% of the global population, with its prevalence continuing to rise.1,2 The most common form is patchy hair loss on the scalp, which often resolves on its own, but in some cases, it can progress to more severe forms like Alopecia Totalis or Universalis.1
AA is associated with multiple chronic conditions, including thyroid disorders, atopic conditions, cardiovascular risks, and mental health challenges.3 The emotional toll can be significant, with many patients experiencing anxiety, depression, and a reduced quality of life similar to those with other chronic skin conditions.4-7
Alopecia Areata affects more than appearance — it touches every part of daily life.  
Step into the shoes of Eric living with this condition revealing the emotional and practical challenges he faces.  
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  2.  Lee HH, Gwillim E, Patel KR, et al. (2020) Epidemiology of alopecia areata, ophiasis, totalis, and universalis: A systematic review and meta-analysis J Am Acad Dermatol. 2020;82(3):675–682. Last accessed: 7 July 2025. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2019.08.032.
  3. Lee S, Lee H, Lee CH, et al.(2019) Epidemiology and comorbidities of alopecia areata in Korea: A nationwide population-based study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2019;80(2):466–477.e16. Last accessed: 7 July 2025. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2019.08.032
  4. Rodgers AR. (2018) Why Finding a Treatment for Alopecia Areata Is Important: A Multifaceted Perspective. J Investig Dermatol Symp Proc. 2018;19(1):S51–S53. Last accessed: 7 July 2025. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jisp.2017.10.008
  5. Davey L, Clarke, V., & Jenkinson, E. (2019) Living with alopecia areata: an online qualitative survey study. The British journal of dermatology. 2019;180(6):1377–1389. Last accessed: 7 July 2025. Retrieved from:  https://doi.org/10.1111/bjd.17463
  6. Mesinkovska, N., King, B., Mirmirani, P., Ko, J., et al. (2020) Burden of Illness in Alopecia Areata: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey Study. The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings, 20(1), S62–S68. Last accessed: 7 July 2025. Retrieved from: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jisp.2020.05.007
  7. Liu, L. Y., King, B. A., & Craiglow, B. G. (2016) Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among patients with alopecia areata (AA): A systematic review. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 75(4), 806–812.e3. Last accessed: 7 July 2025. Retrieved from:  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaad.2016.04.035
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