News|Articles|September 28, 2026

Alopecia Areata Awareness Month: 2026 in Review

From emerging therapies to earlier intervention and psychosocial support, Dermatology Times looks back at key alopecia areata developments in 2026.

September marks Alopecia Areata Awareness Month, providing an opportunity to recognize the experiences of patients living with alopecia areata (AA) while reflecting on continued advances in the understanding and management of the autoimmune disease.

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