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Myth Buster: Alopecia Areata is Contagious

Brittany Craiglow, MD
Riya Gandhi, MA
08/06/2026

Misconceptions about alopecia areata being contagious continue to fuel stigma. Dr Brittany Craiglow explains the autoimmune nature of the disease and shares practical strategies for patient education.

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