As people age, their hair often becomes thinner or more sparse. Pattern hair loss affects 85% of men according to the American Hair Loss Association and 50% of women according to Cleveland Clinic.
Alopecia areata was more likely to develop in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who were taking anti–tumor necrosis factor (TNF) therapy at the onset of the condition.
As I sat down with Dr. Crystal Aguh, a powerhouse in the field of dermatology, I quickly realized we were diving into far more than skin and hair. This was a ...