FDA Approves First Systemic Treatment for Alopecia Areata Learn about the first U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved treatment for alopecia areata, Olumiant™. LEARN MORE Find a Youth Mentor NAAF’s Youth Mentor Program connects children living with alopecia areata to dedicated young adult mentors to formulate lasting bonds while providing support and guidance on dealing with the day-to-day challenges stemming from alopecia areata. LEARN MORE Attend NAAF's Annual Patient Conference June 30 - July 2, 2023! This unforgettable experience will connect you with a network of people who share similar challenges to those you may face. Special guests and speakers will offer inspiration, professional caregivers will share medical information and advice to better understand and manage alopecia areata, and expert researchers will detail the latest in treatment development. LEARN MORE I am... Choose one Newly Diagnosed Looking For Help Working on Research Raising Awareness Making a Donation Interested in Advocacy Looking for Ways to get Involved What is Alopecia Areata? Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disease, causing sudden hair loss on the scalp, face, and sometimes other areas of the body. There are different levels of alopecia areata severity. The three main types of alopecia areata are patchy, alopecia totalis (total hair loss on the scalp), and alopecia universalis (total hair loss on the body). Learn the facts. Get Support How can we help? Choose one I need help I'm newly diagnosed I’m not sure where to start Latest News #News NAAF Statement on the Upcoming Oscars Alopecia areata is no joke. The controversy at the 2022 Academy Awards ceremonies helped raise important awareness of alopecia areata,… Learn More #Enews 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…. Learn More #Resources 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… Learn More #Enews 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… Learn More #News 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… Learn More #Research Treatment Development Program Impact Report As we come to the close of 2022, we look upon these past 12 months as among the most pivotal… Learn More #Enews 2023 Conference – Save the Date! 2023 Conference – Save the Date! Join us for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation’s 38th Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado, … Learn More #Resources Meet NAAF’s Medical Student Fellow, Abigail Martinez Abigail Martinez joined the team as NAAF’s inaugural Medical Student Fellow in June. Abby attends medical school at Albany Medical… Learn More #Research Recent Survey Study Results When you participate in a survey that comes to you in a NAAF email, what happens to your responses? For… Learn More #Resources A True Youth Mentor Story Eight-year-old Caroline was diagnosed with alopecia areata in October 2020. By December of that same year, she had received her… Learn More #Webinars Mental Health and Living with Alopecia Areata Join psychologist Lisa Lombard, PhD, as she discusses the impact of alopecia… Register Now! Get Involved Be a Conference Volunteer Volunteer at our Patient Conference NAAF is always looking for enthusiastic volunteers for our annual alopecia areata patient conference. We… Learn More Support Groups Join A Support Group After an alopecia areata diagnosis, it is important to realize that you are not alone. NAAF… Learn More One-on-One Phone Support There are several things you can do to cope with the emotional effects caused by alopecia areata, but one of… Learn More Youth Mentor Program NAAF’s Youth Mentor Program Do you have a child/teen with alopecia areata between the ages of 5 and 18 who… Learn More Research I am interested in... Clinical Trials Webinars Research Grants Health and Research Ambassadors Resources I am interested in... Patient Videos Webinars Alopecia Areata School Guide Emotional Wellness Support Groups NAAF's Annual Conference Our Impact 116K Community members across the United States $5.7M Spent by NAAF for funding research 921 Meetings with State Legislators Sign up to be an Advocate! Sign up