NAAF drives research to find a cure and accessible treatments for alopecia areata, supports those impacted, and educates the public about the disease.
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66.4% of people shown photos of mild alopecia areata didn't recognize it as a medical condition. They just saw hair loss.
Recognition shouldn't depend on how much hair is gone.
For more visit naaf.org/beyond-the-mirror
#MoreThanHairLoss
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Registration is now open for the 42nd Annual NAAF Conference on June 24-27 in Anaheim, CA! 🎉 Discover your courage, build your confidence, and find your community. Register today at our lowest rate available through May 23. naaf.org/conference
2026: youtube.com/watch?v=nltL2mkq…
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In a recent interview with @DermTimesNow, Dr. Mostaghimi discusses new expert recommendations that provide a clearer path forward for treating adults with severe alopecia areata.
➡️ Read the full interview to learn more.
dermatologytimes.com/view/a-…
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Your generosity is helping drive progress for the alopecia areata community!
For 45 years, your support has helped NAAF advance research, raise awareness, and provide connection and support.
Thank you for making a difference! 💙
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For Lindsey, growing up with alopecia areata meant facing bullying, anxiety and stigma. Today, she uses her experience to help others.
Her story is part of our #BeyondTheMirror campaign, revealing the unseen emotional impact of this autoimmune disease.
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For a lot of people living with alopecia areata, the diagnosis isn't the hardest part. It's watching your sense of self shatter - in the mirror, in relationships, at school, at work.
Beyond the Mirror exists to make that visible.
naaf.org/beyond-the-mirror
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NAAF support groups provide a welcoming environment where individuals, families, and friends can connect, share, and support one another. Check out this month’s meeting dates. We hope to see you there. 💙
Learn more and find a support group near you at naaf.org/support-groups
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✨ ICYMI: Our October eNews is here!
🪞 Beyond the Mirror Campaign Launch
📣 Recruiting 2027 Teen Advocacy Fellows
🗨️ Annual Conference: Call for Presentations & Registration
🎥 Webinar Series
⚖️ Wigs for Warriors Act
🧪 Clinical Trial
➡️ Read more: ow.ly/3KxO5102tLu
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Join our next You Are Not Alone Webinar! 💙
Hear from Maria Hordinsky, MD, Angela Christiano, PhD, and Javed Shaik, PhD, as they explore emerging research on the connection between the gut microbiome and alopecia areata.
👉 Register: ow.ly/iHFK5100XU7
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National Alopecia Areata Foundation retweeted
Myth: There is no Treatment for Alopecia Areata. Advances in alopecia areata treatment have transformed patient care.
#AlopeciaAreata #DermatologyEducation hubs.ly/Q04CcDpf0
Growing up is about discovering who you are. For Liam, living with alopecia areata adds challenges that go far beyond hair loss.
As part of our #BeyondTheMirror campaign, Liam shared his story to help reveal the unseen impact of this autoimmune disease.
#MoreThanHairLoss
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If you have alopecia areata, you already know you're not alone. Nearly 7M in the U.S. have it, or will develop it. More than 80% show signs before age 40 — 40% by age 20.
naaf.org/beyond-the-mirror
Share your story #MoreThanHairLoss
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National Alopecia Areata Foundation retweeted
Myth: Nail Findings in Alopecia Areata are Clinically Insignificant. Nail involvement in alopecia areata may provide valuable clues about disease severity and prognosis.
#AlopeciaAreata #DermatologyEducation hubs.ly/Q04CcC_h0
National Alopecia Areata Foundation retweeted
Myth: Precision Medicine has Arrived in Alopecia Areata. Precision medicine is advancing in alopecia areata, but significant challenges remain.
#AlopeciaAreata #DermatologyEducation hubs.ly/Q04CcD1J0
Alopecia Areata Awareness Month may be over, but there is still so much to celebrate! From treatment guidance advancements and expanded options for young people to a record-breaking Walk For Alopecia, we are grateful for the community driving progress.
Thank you. 💙
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📣 📣 NAAF is accepting presentation proposals for our 42nd Annual Conference, June 24–27, 2027, in Anaheim, CA!
We’re seeking engaging sessions that reflect the diverse experiences of the alopecia areata community.
📅 Deadline: Dec. 4
👉 naaf.org/call-for-presentati…
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What others see is hair loss. What they don't know: it's your immune system attacking your body.
Today, we launched Beyond the Mirror because alopecia areata is more than what you see. About 1 in 50 people globally are affected.
Visit naaf.org/beyond-the-mirror
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Want to stay up to date on alopecia areata clinical trials? NAAF's new Clinical Trials Newsletter delivers the latest information about recruiting studies, emerging research, and opportunities to participate. Sign up today: naaf.org/clinical-trial-info…
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✨ Teens: Your alopecia areata story has the power to improve lives!
Become a NAAF Teen Advocacy Fellow to 👉 Learn about advocacy 👉 Develop your story 👉 Meet with lawmakers
Apply by Oct. 31 or share with a teen who wants to make their voice heard! 💙
naaf.org/teenadvocacy
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Join us for our next You Are Not Alone Webinar with Dr. Victoria Barbosa on navigating alopecia areata in skin of color, one of our most requested topics at the Annual NAAF Conference, two years in a row.
👉 Register today for this free webinar: ow.ly/l9bQ50ZUWW9
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