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Like 75% of American women, Ronnie Citron-Fink dyed her hair, visiting the salon every few weeks to hide gray roots in her signature dark brown mane. She wanted to look attractive, professional, and most of all, young. Yet as a journalist covering health and the environment, she knew something wasn’t right. All those unpronounceable chemical names on the back of the hair dye box were far from natural. Were her recurring headaches and allergies telltale signs that the dye offered the illusion of health, all the while undermining it? Ronnie took a leap and decided to ditch the dye.

Welcome to From Hair to There: Life with Alopecia, a podcast series dedicated to uniting voices and providing resources to support individuals living with alopecia areata. Tune in as we explore the multifaceted world of alopecia areata with patients and health care professionals from around the world. The series explores patient journeys from diagnosis to treatment, emphasizing comprehensive care and community support for alopecia areata. It highlights the holistic approach needed for this condition, which is more than just hair loss — it’s an emotional, mental, and communal experience ...