Alopecia Areata Awareness Week is running from 14th to 22nd of November this year and aims to spread the word about Alopecia Areata, which is so often misunderstood. Alopecia Areata is an auto-immune disease that results in hair loss on the scalp and elsewhere on the body. It can range from small, individual smooth patches of hair loss, to total loss of all hair on the body – including ear and nose hair. It can effect people all ages, genders and ethnicity, but most commonly presents during childhood and there is currently no cure.

“Current estimates suggest that 2% of the population will be affected by the condition at some point in their lifetime.”

Alopecia Areata can be a lifelong condition, and can deeply affect self-image, self-esteem, confidence and even mental health. Through personal support, improved awareness, and ongoing research towards treatment, people living with Alopecia Areata and their families can feel supported.

Get involved this November by:

• Volunteering with the organisation
• Participating in events happening around Australia
• Spreading awareness on social media

For more information, visit: https://aaaf.org.au/alopecia-awareness-week/