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Myth Buster: Alopecia Areata is Just Hair Loss

Emma Guttman-Yassky, MD, PhD
Riya Gandhi, MA
08/06/2026

Alopecia areata is more than hair loss. Dr Emma Guttman discusses the disease's psychosocial burden, autoimmune nature, and why viewing AA as purely cosmetic can undermine patient care.

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