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NAAF Launches New Awareness Campaign

Today, the National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) launched Beyond the Mirror, an awareness campaign created to help more people understand…

New Expert Recommendations Provide Guidance on Low-Dose Oral Minoxidil Use in Children

Consensus Statement Supported by NAAF Through Student Internship Award Recipient  New international expert consensus recommendations provide healthcare providers with practical…

Q&A With Matt Akiska, MD, MPH, NAAF Student Internship Award Recipient (2025 & 2026)

Yagiz Matthew (Matt) Akiska, MD, MPH, answers questions from NAAF about the consensus statement on the use of minoxidil in…

FDA Expands Approval of Olumiant for Adolescents with Severe Alopecia Areata

New indication gives adolescents ages 12 and older another FDA-approved treatment option for severe alopecia areata  The U.S. Food and…

New U.S. Treatment Recommendations Published for Adults with Severe Alopecia Areata

Yesterday, the first U.S. expert consensus treatment recommendations for adults with severe alopecia areata were published in JAMA Dermatology. Developed…

NAAF Welcomes New President & CEO

The National Alopecia Areata Foundation (NAAF) is thrilled to announce that it has welcomed Ryan Reczek as its President &…

Phase 3 Trials Shows Strong Hair Regrowth with Upadacitinib for Severe Alopecia Areata

Findings from two Phase 3 clinicals trial published in JAMA Dermatology found that upadacitinib (Rinvoq®), an oral Janus kinase (JAK)…

Lower-Cost Generic Tofacitinib Now Available in the U.S. 

A generic version of Xeljanz® (tofacitinib) is now available in the United States, with prices reported as low as $25–$150…

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Q32 Bio Reports Positive Phase 2 Results for Investigational Treatment for Severe to Very Severe Alopecia Areata in Adults

Q32 Bio has announced positive 36-week topline results from Part B of its Phase 2 SIGNAL-AA clinical trial evaluating bempikibart,…

NAAF Announces 2025 Early Career Award and Research Grant Recipients

NAAF is proud to announce the recipients of our 2025 Early Career and Research Grant Awards. These investigators are dedicated…