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New Research: Prevalence of Alopecia Areata across Races and Ethnicities

Does alopecia areata (AA) affect all races and ethnic groups equally? If yes, why is this important? Knowing AA prevalence…

Announcing The Walk For Alopecia™

Let’s do something about alopecia areata! Let’s WALK FOR ALOPECIA™!   The National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) is excited to…

NAAF Advocates for Change at CSD Hill Day

The last week of April saw NAAF’s Communications Director, Gary Sherwood, and Legislative Liaison, Brittany Foxworth, take an active role…

Portrait of a Teen Fundraiser

Portrait of a Teen Fundraiser Spring has sprung and with it are opportunities to support the alopecia areata community! John…

New Clinical Trial Data Published for Ritlecitinib

Results from a clinical trial for a new treatment for alopecia areata were published in the medical journal The Lancet…

Big Names Lining Up for 2023 Conference!

See and hear Grammy-winning singer/songwriter/guitarist Molly Tuttle!  Learn the latest alopecia areata treatment development news from esteemed researchers Drs. Angela…

Spotlight on Black History Month

Spotlight on Community Member Keya Trammell In honor of Black History Month, we wish to spotlight community member, Keya Trammell….

An open letter to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

An open letter to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF), our…

Alopecia Areata Language in Omnibus Bill

Alopecia Areata Language in Omnibus Bill The recently passed congressional Omnibus FY 2023 Appropriations bill includes the following language created…

NAAF Adds Two New Board Members

Shamsha Damani is a seasoned healthcare professional with a strong track record of driving business growth. With over 20 years…