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Teen shares her moving journey with alopecia in new book
A teen's new book chronicles her personal journey with alopecia, and caught the attention of CBS New York for its raw honesty and heart.
Apr 17


Spooktacular Pen Pal Party
It was a treat for the AJL to throw its first pen pal party virtually over Halloween weekend. Mentors and mentees from across the country...
Nov 1, 2023


AJL Takes on Capitol Hill
To celebrate Alopecia Areata Awareness Month, AJL members Alison and Mikayla traveled to Capitol Hill to advocate for the wig bills (H.R....
Oct 15, 2023


Showing my true self to the world with alopecia: "I wanted to be free, I feel liberated"
By Aziza Shuler on September 14th, 2023 PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- A member of our CBS News Philadelphia family, weekend anchor Aziza Shuler, has been hiding something about herself for years. But not anymore. She's ready to open up to us about a story personal to her. How I look is an important part of my job. The makeup, wardrobe, all under the lights in the studio It's an effort to look perfect when I come on your TV screen to bring you the news. But perfection isn't just a pa
Sep 16, 2023


TAKE ACTION IN ONE MINUTE
We understand that the advocacy process can be intimidating ... We created a one-minute solution. Our digitized advocacy form...
Aug 8, 2023


AJL Takes on PIX11
Last Tuesday, two AJL co-founders - Alison Lee and Dr. Kristen Lo Sicco - were interviewed live on PIX 11 regarding the recent FDA...
Aug 8, 2023


New Hair Loss Treatments for Teens with Alopecia Comes After Years of Limited Options
By Adrianna Rodriguez on June 23, 2023 Alison Lee felt a slight tug at the back of her head. Her dark wig slipped off in an instant, revealing her hairless scalp to the shining sun, the cool breeze, and her entire third-grade class during recess. She grabbed at her head and turned around to see her classmate hanging the hairpiece in his hands. Lee, now 17, remembers the incident as vividly as if it were yesterday. It’s one of the many memories around her alopecia areata, an a
Jul 9, 2023


The Bald Pack Journals (S2): Alison Lee
AJL Co-Founder Alison Lee recently appeared on the Those Bald Chicks Podcast. Make sure to listen to the episode and follow their account...
Jun 23, 2023


WIG BILLS REINTRODUCED
Two wig bills were reintroduced into the House and Senate on Monday, June 12th. We're here to give you the rundown. Overview...
Jun 18, 2023


Connecting With The Community
From a teenage alopecia mentor to a bandana buddy, AJL's pen pal program is perfect for finding a new best friend. We want everyone in...
Apr 5, 2023
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