The Mental Impact of Living with Hair Loss

Naomi and Jo are joined by Katie Hale who was diagnosed with alopecia eight years ago as a 23-year-old. In this episode Katie discusses the mental impact of having rapid hair loss, how this affected her social and work life and the strategies she has learned from this. Katie discusses how learnin…

Awareness and Accessing Support for Patients

Chel Campbell is founder of the Australia Alopecia Areata Foundation (AAAF) and in this episode shares how organisations like hers can help patients and families affected by the condition. She explains how adults and children can access practical resources and why connecting patients with each othe…

A New Horizon for Treating Alopecia Areata

In this episode, we chat with Professor Rodney Sinclair, who is a world leader in hair loss and dermatology and director of Sinclair Dermatology. Professor Sinclair discusses some of the new treatments for alopecia areata, such as JAK inhibitors and their impact on patients, including cost and acc…

TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More

In this episode, we dive into a holistic exploration of alopecia areata with Nazin, a patient and advocate, dermatologist Dr. Julien Ringuet, and clinical psychologist Dr. Laurie Ferguson. Nazin shares her personal battle with alopecia, detailing the emotional toll and transformative journey towar…

Alopecia: More Than Lost Hair

In this episode, join alopecia areata patients and advocates Sara, Christal, and Lauryn, and clinical psychologist Dr. Laurie Ferguson, as they discuss the emotional and mental dimensions of alopecia areata. Sara, Christal, and Lauryn share their unique patient journeys, touching on identity, soci…

Living with Alopecia Areata

In this episode, meet Dr. Cathryn Sibbald, a dermatologist specializing in autoimmune skin conditions, and Anthony Gilding, an alopecia areata patient and advocate. Anthony offers a heartfelt account of his journey with alopecia areata, emphasizing the power of advocacy and community support. Dr. …