September is Alopecia Awareness Month, a time dedicated to bringing awareness to a disease that impacts thousands of Americans.
Whether you know it or not, there’s a good chance somebody you know has been impacted by Alopecia. I, myself, have gotten to learn about the impact it has through my Springfield Legislative Assistant, Sasha, and her family’s story. Sasha’s daughter, Audrey, was first diagnosed with Alopecia at just three years old when she began to lose hair on her scalp. By age six, Audrey was diagnosed with the most severe form of Alopecia, Alopecia Universalis.
Alopecia is an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss on the scalp, face, and other parts of the body when a person’s immune system attacks their healthy hair follicles. The severity of Alopecia varies case by case, with some losing small patches of hair on their scalp and others, like Audrey, experiencing total hair loss across their body.
Despite these challenges, many people diagnosed with Alopecia live their lives as if they don’t have hair loss at all. I am inspired by young people like Audrey who take on each day with bravery, courage, and a big beautiful smile.
There are so many ways to create positive change this Alopecia Areata Awareness Month. Click the link below to learn how you can support and raise awareness for people like Audrey who are living with Alopecia.”
Awareness Month Partners – National Alopecia Areata Foundation | NAAF
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