Month: October 2016

What is Alopecia Areata?

When your immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles– where hair growth begins– you may be diagnosed with “alopecia areata.” It’s a common autoimmune skin disease whereas there’s hair loss on the scalp, face and/or other parts of the body. In the U.S. potentially more than 6 million people experience alopecia areata, which usually first occurs… Read more »