#Webinar Upcoming Webinar Date posted: April 22, 2026 Speaker: Mary Wills, MSW, LISW-S The Power of Peer Support: Teens with Alopecia Areata Supporting Each Other WEDNESDAY, APRIL 22, 2026 4PM PDT/ 6PM CDT/ 7PM EDT As we approach Mental Health Awareness Month in May, join us for a conversation about the role of…
#Webinar Parenting a child with alopecia: Supporting your child without transferring the weight Date posted: March 10, 2026 Speaker: Jonelle Massey, LPC, MA, NBCC Parenting a child with alopecia areata can bring up complex emotions; grief, guilt, fear, and a deep desire to protect. While these feelings are natural, they can unintentionally add emotional weight to a child who is already navigating their own…
#Webinar Mild, moderate, and severe alopecia areata: Understanding severity and treatment choices Date posted: February 19, 2026 Speaker: Brett King, MD, PhD The autoimmune disease alopecia areata can appear in a range of severities – from a single patch of hair loss to multiple patches to more extensive hair loss on the scalp and body. Dermatologists use disease severity as an important…
#Webinar Wigs 101 for Alopecia Areata: Choosing, Wearing & Caring for Your Textured Wig Date posted: January 21, 2026 Speaker: Dianne Austin and Pamela Shaddock Navigating wigs for hair loss due to alopecia areata can feel overwhelming. For those seeking textured wig options, the experience can be especially frustrating as choices are limited. This webinar features Dianne Austin and Pamela Shaddock, wig-wearer advocates and co-founders…
#Webinar The Male Perspective on Confidence, Careers, and Alopecia Areata Date posted: December 16, 2025 Speaker: Shravan Anand, Kevin Bernstein, Matt Myzak, Grayson Levy, Sankee Mummareddy, Tyrone Folliard-Olson What happens when life starts moving fast and alopecia areata is part of the story? In this panel conversation, young men and teens share how they’re navigating life’s big transitions – school, college, and career – while building self-confidence and…
#Webinar Parent Perspectives: Making Alopecia Areata Treatment Decisions for and With Your Child Date posted: November 18, 2025 Speaker: Cindy Baker, MD; Jeff Belanger; Ruth Rama-Witt; Danielle Quarles; Britt Craiglow, MD Parents play a central role in guiding care and treatment decisions for their children and adolescents with alopecia areata. This webinar brings together a panel of parents who have navigated these decisions firsthand to share their experiences and insights. Together,…
#Webinar Through Our Eyes: The Sibling Experience of Alopecia Areata Date posted: October 22, 2025 Speaker: Casey Settleman, Mansi Kaushik, and Marisa Van Hoof Behind every child, teen, or adult with alopecia areata is a family who walks the journey too. This webinar brings together those who have a brother or sister with alopecia to share their perspectives. From the ups and downs, to…
#Webinar Makeup Skills for Alopecia: Lashes, Base, and Contour with Confidence Date posted: September 17, 2025 Speaker: Keya Trammell and Abby Andrew Back by popular demand! Keya Trammell and Abby Andrew, proud members of the alopecia areata community and featured presenters at NAAF’s annual conference, are hosting this hands-on, skill-building webinar. Learn how to apply lashes, select and blend foundations, and contour…
#Webinar Unlocking Access: Understanding Insurance & Patient Assistance Programs for Alopecia Areata Treatment Date posted: August 25, 2025 Speaker: Dr. Jennifer Fu, Maecy Torres, & Janelle Ball You’ve made the decision with your healthcare provider to begin treatment with a JAK inhibitor for severe alopecia areata. What comes next? Accessing specialty medications like JAK inhibitors involves more than just picking up a prescription at your local pharmacy.…
#Webinar Alopecia Areata Research Powered By You: How Patient Perspectives Drive Progress Date posted: July 30, 2025 Speaker: Dr. Arash Mostahimi & Samantha Gregoire Have you ever been asked to fill out a survey about what it’s like to live with alopecia areata — for you or your child? When you share how this disease affects your daily life and how it makes…