September marks Alopecia Awareness Month, highlighting a condition that affects hair growth in any parts of the body that hair is present like the scalp, eyebrows, and eyelashes. Alopecia manifests in different forms, each with distinct causes. Traction alopecia results from tight hairstyles that weaken hair follicles, while scarring alopecia is associated with autoimmune disorders. […]
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — As Women with Alopecia Awareness Month comes to a close, WRBL spoke to a local woman impacted by the autoimmune condition. Brenda Williams was diagnosed with alopecia areata 20 years ago. According to the Cleveland Clinic, the disease causes partial- or total hair-loss. While some treatments…
CHICAGO — From top to bottom, they have Lurie Children’s covered. It’s a story that began four decades ago and grew into an all-hands-on deck effort. The Wydra family cares for the building, the patients inside — and each other. Sandy Wydra, RN, is part of Lurie Children’s Transport Team.…