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This Repurposed Drug May Allow Type 1 Diabetics to Make Insulin Again

A new clinical trial finds baricitinib, a drug for alopecia and rhematoid arthritis, may help with insulin production for type 1 diabetics.

Inverse

After struggling with hair loss, I opted for hair transplant surgery—four months later, here's what I think you should know

From a beauty editor who has tried it (and no, it's not just for men)

Marie Claire

‘It was terrifying’: All the things Jada Smith Pinkett has said about her alopecia

Actor first spoke out about her hair loss condition in 2018

The Independent UK

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Jada Pinkett Smith shared an update on her hair growth - and she looks amazing

After nearly a year of silence, Jada Pinkett Smith gave an update on her alopecia diagnosis

Woman & Home

Jada Pinkett Smith explains how her hair has made a ‘come back’ amid alopecia battle

‘Still have some trouble spots,’ she wrote on Instagram

The Independent UK

Hair loom: the Peruvian wigmakers weaving a new trade for women in the Andes

When Kiara Kulisic developed alopecia, she was inspired to create ethical wigs in a region where a lack of jobs and a macho culture prevent many women from earning a living

The Guardian - UK

Jordan Walsh on how Dallas Mavericks star Charlie Villanueva changed his mind about their alopecia

Boston's Walsh recently opened up on how former NBAer Charlie Villanueva helped him learn to look at his alopecia differently.

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Real life Rapunzel 'fearful' as she loses 7ft long hair after devastating diagnosis

Rin Kambe, who is well-known for her long hair, has seen her locks dropping out since being diagnosed with alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder that can lead to unpredictable hair loss.

Daily Mirror

Schoolgirl losing her hair reduced to tears after cruel friends mock her 'bald patches'

Schoolgirl Lily Thompson's confidence has taken a hit since being diagnosed with alopecia, with her family saying some people at school have been giving her a rough time

Daily Mirror

Scottish schoolgirl left in tears after cruel bullies mock her over hair loss

Lily Thomson was told that she "looked like she had cancer" by playground bullies after being diagnosed with Alopecia in September, 2022.

Edinburgh Live

Love Island's Kaz Crossley bravely shares photos of bald patch as she battles alopecia

The reality star has been battling the condition, which is caused when the body's immune system accidentally begins targeting hair follicles, causing hair loss and baldness

Daily Mirror

‘I’d like to keep my eyebrows’: Louis Theroux shares update as alopecia ‘migrates’

The ‘Weird Weekends’ host has been experiencing hair loss on his face and head since 2022

The Independent UK

Alopecia symptoms explained as Louis Theroux opens up about autoimmune condition

The star has opened up about his alopecia diagnosis, and admits that it has now spread to his hair, after it wiped out his beard initially.

Daily Record

Louis Theroux supported by fans as he opens up on medical condition that 'may make him go bald'

The broadcaster has admitted his alopecia has now spread to his hair after wiping out his beard

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The Hindu

KU researchers find solution to prevent abnormal hair loss by regulating cholesterol levels

Researchers of Kerala University have evolved a solution to limit the impact of primary cicatricial alopecia (PCA), a rare hair loss disorder, by controlling cholesterol production in hair cells.

Wales Online

Louis Theroux issues health update as he says ‘nature has played a cruel trick on me’

The documentary maker has shared with fans that he's been diagnosed with a medical condition

ABC News

Wig library gives confidence to country people with hair loss from alopecia, cancer

Kaleigh Dawson lost her hair, but a wig library allows her to browse about 160 options that help her feel more comfortable and confident.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow clinic that gives cancer and alopecia clients a new found 'confidence' wins business award

A Glasgow clinic that gives cancer and alopecia clients a new found 'confidence' has won Best Aesthetics 2023 at Scotland's Business Awards.

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Irish Mirror

Will Smallbone on his time at Southampton, loan at Stoke and ongoing battle with Alopecia

The 23-year old has enjoyed a productive season at Stoke, on loan from parent-club Southampton

Wales Online

Woman whose alopecia made her afraid to leave her house is crowned Miss Wales

Medical student Millie-Mae Adams will now represent Wales at the Miss World pageant

Daily Mirror

Mum who went completely bald on one side after tragic loss gets hair transplant

Billie Foyle admits she had always felt her hairline 'went too far back' but was left feeling 'awful' when she started developed alopecia after losing a close family member

Dublin Live

'Exhausted' elderly stray dog 'slept for two days' after being rescued by DSPCA

Gandalf was underweight when he was found by rescuers last week and his skin was dry and sore with alopecia

Daily Mirror

Model bald from alopecia was so mortified she wore wig to shower - now she loves her look

A model with alopecia who used to cry herself to sleep every night after going bald is now proud to be "bald and beautiful", and says she's now "thankful" that she lost her hair

Wales Online

Model with alopecia says she is thankful she lost her hair

Christie first noticed a small bald patch at the back of her head in 2016, three weeks after graduating from university

Evening Standard

Gail Porter following footsteps of comedy idols Billy Connolly and Eddie Izzard with new career in stand up

EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish TV presenter, who was once homeless and slept rough for six months, is also looking to shine a light on a National Databank set up to help people in need to access free mobile data

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