Save the Date for our Annual NAAF Patient Conference - Reaching New Summits Together - June 30 - July 2, 2023 in Denver, Colorado!

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™.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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,…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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, …

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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…

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Recent Survey Study Results

When you participate in a survey that comes to you in a NAAF email, what happens to your responses? For…

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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…

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Mental Health and Living with Alopecia Areata

Join psychologist Lisa Lombard, PhD, as she discusses the impact of alopecia…

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Be a Conference Volunteer

Volunteer at our Patient Conference NAAF is always looking for enthusiastic volunteers for our annual alopecia areata patient conference. We…

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Support Groups

Join A Support Group After an alopecia areata diagnosis, it is important to realize that you are not alone. NAAF…

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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…

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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…

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