On Wednesday, June 22nd, the House passed Ayanna Presley’s Amendment, which mandates the Department of Health (DOH) and Human Services to...

Monday, June 13th marks a huge milestone for the Alopecia community with the first FDA-approved treatment for the condition. Olumiant (baricitinib), as described by NAAF, “belongs to a class of medications known as Janus kinase (JAK) inhibitors. Oluminant™ is approved by the FDA for adults with (moderate to severe) alopecia areata. Olumiant™, from manufacturer Eli Lilly and Company.” For a drug to receive FDA approval, extensive clinical trials must be carried out. Typically

Urgent news! With the 2023 Fiscal Year approaching, Congress has begun considering where it will allocate funding. In efforts to increase funding for alopecia research, NAAF, in collaboration with Congresswoman Pressley, created a “congressional sign-on letter” to present to the House of Appropriations, which oversees the federal government’s funding. The more Representatives who sign this letter, the greater the chance for alopecia research. It is up to us constituents to ge

Very Nearly Almost | April 22, 2022 The teen years can be some of the toughest to face having alopecia, but Alison Lee has taken her...

The Alopecia Justice League completed its first big project to raise awareness for H.R. 5430, a montage project. We wanted to highlight...

Hair is identity, hair is personal. Hair often defines our sense of self, and its loss can rob someone of their identity. And even if...

Recently I stumbled upon this “farmhouse-chic” pizzeria restaurant in Greenwich Village, NYC. Wild, the gluten and vegan free restaurant,...

Arguably the most determining factor of a birthday celebration is a birthday cake, a token of celebration. I recently celebrated my...

Oreo, one of the most recognized cookies ever, finally released a gluten-free collection! With flavors like Peanut Butter Pie, Strawberry...

Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disease in which gluten sensitivity causes damage to the small intestine. Gluten is a protein...