This Alopecia Areata Treatment & Insurance Navigation Toolkit is a resource designed to empower individuals (and families) affected by alopecia areata in navigating their treatment journey. It includes current information, practical strategies, and helpful resources about treatments, commercial insurance, and more.
Anyone living with alopecia areata, whether newly diagnosed or a long-time patient, currently in treatment or not, and their loved ones. This kit is designed to provide the most up-to-date information about current treatment options, insurance, and patient assistance programs for alopecia areata.
This toolkit is comprised of several modules, each offering information, tips, and tools (including downloadable resources), FAQs, and links to other resources available from both NAAF and other sources. Use the “breadcrumb” navigator at the top of the module pages to move to other sections of the toolkit or check out the Related Links at the bottom of each module page.
Learn about symptoms, diagnoses, and types
How disease severity is determined and the treatment landscape
Learn about approved treatments for alopecia areata
What to expect when seeing your dermatologist or other healthcare provider
Navigating health insurance for alopecia areata treatments
Learn what to expect during JAK inhibitor treatment for alopecia areata
Wear a wig? Some of these costs might be covered by health insurance
