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Alopecia Areata is Just Hair Loss

Glynis Ablon
Riya Gandhi, MA
07/01/2026

Is alopecia areata just hair loss? Dr Glynis Ablon explains why alopecia areata is a systemic autoimmune disease with far-reaching physical and emotional consequences. Learn how the condition affects quality of life, mental health, and family dynamics, and why comprehensive care must extend beyond treating visible hair loss.

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