Busting Myths About Alopecia Areata, a Condition That Causes Hair Loss

NYU Langone dermatologists Dr. Jerry Shapiro and Dr. Kristen Lo Sicco set the record straight about alopecia areata, an autoimmune condition that disrupts hair growth. Learn about the role genetics, stress, and hair washing play, as well as new hair loss therapies.
Learn more about NYU Langone: nyulangone.org
Learn more about Dr. Shapiro: nyulangone.org/doctors/120502...
Learn more about Dr. Lo Sicco: nyulangone.org/doctors/149798...

[@storminnormin2570]

Keep up the informative work docs!

[@krupeshgnag6524]

@NYU Langone Health - Does smoking and drinking cause Alopecia Areata?

[@Kris-hw9ib]

Right if it was stress i would have lost my hair 7 years ago when I was raising my 3 nephews and dealing with a junkie sister. It’s a conspiracy flat out people don’t just lose all there hair in four months try digging deeper .