What Do You Wish People Knew About Living With Alopecia?

Because there's a lot more to alopecia areata than hair loss.

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disease that affects around 147 million people of all ages and genders worldwide.

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There are three different types of alopecia: alopecia areata patchy (where one or more coin-sized hairless patches are found on the scalp or body), alopecia totalis (where all hair on the head is lost), and alopecia universalis (where all hair on the body is lost). It's a complex and often misunderstood disease.

So, if you have alopecia, we'd love to know what it's actually like to live with this condition.

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Maybe it's something about the current treatment plan you're trying.

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Or story about a household item that means something totally different to you than it does most people.

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Maybe you'd like to share a photo or anecdote that represents your journey with alopecia.

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Or something about the changes you've had to make to your daily beauty routine since you were diagnosed.

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Or maybe you'd like to tell us about something totally different! Whatever you choose to share, submit it via the dropbox below and it could be featured in an upcoming BuzzFeed post.