September marks the month-long commemoration of Alopecia Areata
awareness worldwide. Alopecia areata is a condition when hair loss occur due to
faults in the immune system attacking the hair follicles which results in
partial or total loss of hair on the head and other parts of the body.
Leading this year’s celebration in the country is Alopecia
Philippines, a group founded by singer and songwriter Abby Asistio in 2012. She
has been championing the cause of empowering citizens with this condition.
