Recently, I found myself wondering something.  When did I stop thinking about my alopecia?

When I first lost my hair, it was impossible not to think about it. I thought about it all the time. Whenever I washed or brushed the strands I had left, when I stared back at the bald reflection in the mirror that I no longer…

I can’t believe I am 61.

I’m sitting here thinking back.

When I first lost my hair, I was one of the few who chose to live visibly without it. There weren’t influencers. There wasn’t a “bald is beautiful” movement. There weren’t young women everywhere confidently living bald online.

Now I look around and I see so many voices. Women…

I know we’ve had this conversation before here on Alopecia World. And I know I’ve shared my thoughts on it more than a few times. But let's take a look at it again.

A recent study out of King’s College London has stirred up some real thoughts— and I think it’s worth…

At Alopecia World, we’ve always celebrated the beauty of authenticity, and this recent story perfectly captures that spirit. An Indian bride, Neehar Sachdeva, made headlines for ditching her wig on her wedding day, boldly embracing her alopecia in front of family, friends, and the world.

You can read her story and…

We are so excited to share some big news with you.

Our new book, Whole in the Mirror, is NOW available!…

Dealing with unwanted comments about your alopecia can be challenging, and many may suggest responding with a quick comeback. However, diving deeper into the issue reveals a fundamental truth – you cannot control what others say about you. True empowerment comes from within, allowing you to navigate through the comments with grace and confidence.…

Living with alopecia presents a unique set of challenges. The emotional turmoil, the physical changes, and the constant search for acceptance can challenging. However, I believe that every individual's experience is a testament to strength and resilience. By sharing your personal alopecia story, you have the power to inspire and support others who may be…

The "Call to Adventure" in the world of alopecia is undeniably daunting, but it is also a call to self-discovery, resilience, and personal growth. It's a journey that no one chooses, but it can be transformed into a path of empowerment and acceptance. As you navigate the challenges, emotions, and uncertainties that come with living with alopecia, I leave you…

Dealing with offensive comments can be challenging, but responding with humor and grace can often diffuse the situation. Here are 10 comebacks to offensive bald comments:

1. "Bald and bold – a combo that obviously intimidates some."

2. "I'm too busy living life to worry about my hair. How about you?"

3. "Being bald…

Photo credit:  Grace Hollars-USA TODAY Sports

Leah Hayes, a high school senior and competitive swimmer, has set her sights on making it to the 2024 Olympics in Paris. However, her goal goes beyond competing; she also wants to raise awareness about alopecia, an autoimmune…

It's true, sometimes it's comforting to know that someone famous is going through the same thing you are, like Jada Pinkett Smith and Ayanna Pressley, both of whom have opened up about their struggles with alopecia. It's reassuring to know that you're not alone. However, it's important to remember that these celebrities are just people, like you and me. They…

According to an article on Everydayhealth.com:  

"Commenting on someone’s appearance is rarely a good idea. And saying these things to someone experiencing hair loss can be unhelpful at best — and hurtful at worst."

1. ‘Do You Have Cancer?’…

"For Amon Ogyiri, a twenty-four-year-old fashion designer and entrepreneur, being diagnosed with alopecia areata at the age of twenty-four was an unexpected blow. The New-York based creative, whose fashion line Nomä New York has been…

 *Please note that these points apply to adults, not children.

As I imagined it would be, the Oscar slap heard around the world was news for a few days and then it was on to the next things. But I have been mulling it over for the past few weeks and came up with five life lessons that this situation can teach all of…

What if you do not consider yourself as one of the young, seemingly beautiful with or without hair type.

Where do you go from there?

How do still develop a sense of self even if you do not believe that you are beautiful?

A video that really bought that home for me is the one below from one of our members, Rachel Goode entitled:  “I may not love how I…

My mind has been on alopecia and what is the best way for us to live life to the fullest while living with the condition?

I am convinced that this is more an emotional battle than a physical one.

Our struggles seem to have more to do with acceptance, will I find a mate? Will kids at school laugh at me?  How do I tell my new date?  Will my spouse still be attracted to me? 

My thought is, if it was just physical then “slapping on” a new wig would…

*Please note that these points apply to adults, not children.

As I imagined it would be, the Oscar slap heard around the world was news for a few days and then it was on to the next things. But I have been mulling it over for the past few weeks and came up with five life lessons that this situation can teach all of us. …

Did you know that we are not only the owner of AlopeciaWorld.com, but we are also photographers?

I met Michelle online and immediately connected with her.  This session started as a boudoir shoot and ended as a self-journey.  It was very touching and real as the photographs reveal a story of entering into self-acceptance.

Michelle wrote:

"Change is hard at first, messy in the middle, and gorgeous at the end.   Four years…

I came across this article on Refinery29.com and I am sure many with alopecia or children with alopecia will find it encouraging.

"Model Jeyza Gary has a rare, inherited condition that causes her skin to shed every two weeks. Two years ago, she decided to pursue a modeling career while completing her bachelor's degree in special education.…

My husband has been working on material for a class on character that he is teaching at a prison. He found himself researching Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, who spent 8 years in an unfathomable labor camp for writing a derogatory comment about their country's leader in a letter to a friend. Solzhenitsyn later went on to write the classic book - The Gulag Archipelago: 1918-1956 -…