September 17th, 2020 by Chassin

Free and Downloadable Infographic about Alopecia Areata
Everything you’ve always wanted to tell other people is right here. We are so delighted with this beautiful and practical infographic created and made available for download by Concert Pharmaceuticals. Thank you Concert!
Posted in 2020, alopecia areata, Friends of BGDL, How to: talk about alopecia, Talking about alopecia
January 22nd, 2020 by Chassin
Please take action TODAY to make the most of this inspiring moment for all of us living with AA.
Photo Credit: MSNBC
THANK YOU for joining Bald Girls Do Lunch in celebrating Massachusetts Representative Ayanna Pressley. And, expanding our work to support more girls and women living with AA.
It’s a beautiful step forward for awareness, acceptance, and the Bald Girls community.
Posted in 2020, AA Support Network Blog, About BGDL, Action Alert, alopecia areata, diagnosis, Donate, Friends of BGDL, fundraising, How to: talk about alopecia, Massachusetts, media coverage, support, supporters, Talking about alopecia
November 2nd, 2019 by Chassin
Shannon’s Story from Concert Pharmaceuticals, Inc on Vimeo.
You’re not alone if you’re wondering how do I cope with alopecia areata knowing there’s no alopecia cure? One way to feel supported is right here: watching and reading personal stories  — people like yourself living with alopecia.
Watch Shannon’s heartfelt story: how she talks to herself and to others.
We thank Concert Pharmaceuticals for including our Bald Girls ambassador, Shannon, in their patient web portal for alopecia areata at ConcertPharma.com/patients/
Posted in 2019, AA Support Network Blog, alopecia areata, Alopecia Lifestyle, Awareness, Friends of BGDL, How to: talk about alopecia, research, Talking about alopecia, video, Videos
October 22nd, 2018 by Chassin

You’ve heard first hand how disruptive an alopecia areata diagnosis can be. The shock, anxiety and shame can send women into hiding from social activities, even some types of work. Like Shirley…
Posted in 2018, alopecia areata, Alopecia Lifestyle, Awareness, beauty, diagnosis, Friends of BGDL, How to: talk about alopecia, inspiration, support, supporters, Talking about alopecia, What Women Say
August 2nd, 2018 by Chassin
Take the survey before August 2nd and you’ll be be entered into random daily drawing for one of five $25 Amazon gift cards.
Privacy: Providing your email is optional. No answers will be saved or associated with your email by the survey creator, Foresite Capital. No individually identifiable responses will be saved.
Eligibility: take the survey if you have alopecia areata yourself or on behalf of any other person who has AA.
Ages: open to all ages, gender and orientations
Posted in 2018, Survey, Talking about alopecia
March 18th, 2018 by Chassin

We’ve got a seat for you! Friendship, research news, beauty and more with Thea Chassin: Live Well with Alopeciaâ„¢ tips for Spring 2018.
- • Who understands alopecia? Women like you!
- • Learn fashion tips and tricks for your wigs, hairstyles and head wraps
- • We’ve got you covered: best brow shapes, faking a lash line and makeup demo
- • Be comfy. Be yourself. We love all options: wear your wigs, hair, hats or bald look
Posted in 2018, alopecia areata, Alopecia Lifestyle, brows, How to: talk about alopecia, Talking about alopecia, wigs, workshops
March 11th, 2018 by Chassin

As part of our Bald Girls community, you know firsthand the impacts of alopecia areata. That’s also what the FDA wants to learn. They held an AA patient-focused meeting in September 2017 attended by Bald Girls Do Lunch CEO, Thea Chassin.
Posted in 2018, AA Support Network Blog, Action Alert, alopecia areata, FDA, research, Talking about alopecia