Alopecia is an autoimmune disease that can lead to a partial or complete loss of hair. While the condition appears to be purely cosmetic, we speak with one patient, Deirdre Nero, about how it can lead to a plethora of physical problems and can greatly affect daily life. Dr. Brett King, a dermatologist at Yale University, explains how one new FDA-approved treatment is the first systemic therapy for severe alopecia.
Guest Information:
- Dr. Brett King, Associate Professor of Dermatology, Yale University
- Deirdre Nero, Secretary of the Board of Directors, National Alopecia Areata Foundation, Alopecia Patient
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