ANNOUNCING: Philadelphia is the Walk For Alopecia 2nd Flagship Site

Join us on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at our two Flagship Sites, 20+ Volunteer Led Community Walk Sites, or Walk Where You Are as a team or as an individual.

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Register TODAY for the 2025 NAAF Conference

Our Early Bird rate has been extended to March 31!

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Announcing NAAF's Swag Store

Show your support of NAAF and proceeds will go back to the mission.

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New Wig Reimbursement Resource

Tips and tools to help you advocate for insurance coverage, including filing claims and appealing denials.

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Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow

Help the alopecia areata community now and for years to come. We are excited to announce our partnership with FreeWill, a complimentary online tool designed to help with your estate planning. You can help support alopecia research, support, and awareness by directing a gift to NAAF through your will or estate plan..

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Find a Youth Mentor

NAAF’s Youth Mentor Program connects children living with alopecia areata to dedicated young adult mentors to formulate lasting bonds while providing support and guidance on dealing with the day-to-day challenges stemming from alopecia areata.

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What is Alopecia Areata?

Alopecia areata is a common autoimmune disease, causing sudden hair loss on the scalp, face, and sometimes other areas of the body. There are different levels of alopecia areata severity. The three main types of alopecia areata are patchy, alopecia totalis (total hair loss on the scalp), and alopecia universalis (total hair loss on the body).

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