Watch & Learn

NAAF has a wide variety of resources to increase awareness and understanding of alopecia areata, including educational webinars, patient videos and inspiring community voices. We hope these videos, webinars and stories not only leave you better informed but empowered as well.

Alopecia Areata Patient Videos

We can always learn and gain confidence from those who have shared similar experiences to our own. These videos feature a diverse group of alopecia areata community members sharing their life’s highs and lows, and their advice to others who are also going through journeys not unlike their own.

Community Voices

If there was one thing you could tell your friends about alopecia areata, what would it be?  What’s one thing you would like to tell your dermatologist, parents, co-workers, or classmates? NAAF asked our community these very questions and we hope you’ll find these patient perspectives both candid and informative. And if you’re an alopecia areata patient, you may find your experience is similar to that of the patients featured here. Learn how you can share your voice.

Webinars

NAAF is pleased to offer free webinars in the You Are Not Alone: Education and Empowerment Webinar Series. We recognize the crucial need for the patient community to interact with medical professionals and experts with experience on topics specific to alopecia areata. These webinars cover a variety of relevant topics presented by a diverse set of speakers that will empower and educate community members wherever they are on their journey with alopecia areata. On-demand webinars are available in multiple languages. Click here for instructions on how to turn on this closed caption feature.

NAAF gratefully acknowledges the support provided for the You Are Not Alone: Education and Empowerment Webinar Series from our partners.

Lisa Lombard, PhD

Mental Health and Living with Alopecia Areata

Psychologist Lisa Lombard, PhD discusses the impact of alopecia areata on mental health. Dr. Lombard shares her expertise on navigating the emotions that come with a diagnosis of alopecia areata. Guided imagery and breathing exercises for stress management are also…

JAK Inhibitor Treatment for Alopecia Areata: Understanding Side Effects and Monitoring

JAK Inhibitor Treatment for Alopecia Areata: Understanding Side Effects and Monitoring Learn more about JAK inhibitors for the treatment of alopecia areata. Dr. Maryanne Senna will explain the warning labels on JAK inhibitors, where they come from, and what is…

Hanging With Our Young Alopecians

Alopecians are superheroes and Georgia Van Cuylenburg believes our young Alopecians are the Elite Squad! In this month’s webinar, we invite you to join a panel of young Alopecians in a safe and supportive space where we can talk about…
pediatrician discussing alopecia areata in children during a webinar

Pediatric Alopecia Areata: Treatment Options For Children

Speaker:  Brittany Craiglow, MD , Associate Professor Adjunct – Dermatology, Yale School of Medicine Pediatric dermatologist Britt Craiglow, MD, presents on alopecia areata in children, including current treatment options and navigating treatment conversations with healthcare providers.

Navigating Prior Authorization and Insurance Appeals for Wigs, Cranial Prosthetics, and Medications in Alopecia Areata

Navigating Prior Authorization and Insurance Appeals for Wigs, Cranial Prosthetics, and Medications in Alopecia Areata The complexities of health insurance coverage are often challenging to navigate. Dr. Arash Mostaghimi, Assistant Professor of Dermatology at Brigham & Women’s Hospital/Harvard Medical School…
webinar discussing bullying against children with alopecia areata

Identifying Bullying And Standing Up To It Safely

Speakers: Barbara Truluck, NCC, Georgia School Counselor; Kristina Gorbatenko-Roth, PhD, LP, University of Wisconsin Stout Individuals with alopecia areata, especially kids, are frequent targets of bullying. When adults respond quickly and consistently to bullying behavior, they send the message that…
Brett King discussing alopecia areata treatments

Alopecia Areata Treatment Update: A New Future Awaits

Advancements in our understanding of alopecia areata have led to new and emerging treatments, including the recent first-ever FDA-approved medicine for the disease. In this webinar, Dr. Brett King, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Dermatology, Yale University School of Medicine, will discuss these…