A gentle place to understand what is happening, see what life with alopecia can look like, and meet 60,000+ people who already get it. No miracle cures — just honesty, options and company.
Areata, totalis, universalis, scarring forms — what each means, how diagnosis works, and what doctors can and cannot do.
Read →The emotional side and the practical one — bare, scarves, wigs, brows, telling people, helping children cope.
Read →Our community initiative: 60,000+ members, real stories, questions answered, and initiatives that give back.
Join →Telling a fungal infection from alopecia areata, what to say to your child, handling school — and when a hair piece makes sense.
Read →Family, partners, colleagues, a new date — words that work, words that do not, and how much you owe anyone at all.
Read →What September is for, how the Philippine community marks it, and how to take part — whether you have alopecia or love someone who does.
Read →Whether a hair piece is bearable in this climate comes down to base construction, density and drying habits far more than to the weather.
Read →What a dermatologist actually does at a first alopecia appointment, what to bring, which questions get asked, and what a realistic outcome looks like.
Read →Whether you have to disclose, how much to say, and how to handle the practical questions — written for Philippine workplaces.
Read →Traction alopecia comes from pulling, not from illness. How to recognise it early, which styles cause it, and why the timing decides everything.
Read →No. Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition — the immune system targets the body's own hair follicles. You cannot catch it or pass it on.
With alopecia areata it is genuinely possible — follicles are not destroyed, and regrowth can occur even after years. Nobody can promise it, and anyone who does is selling something. A dermatologist can discuss options for your specific form.
Stress can be one trigger among several in predisposed people, but it is not the cause, and it is never your fault. Areata is an autoimmune process.
Yes — modern lace wigs are designed for exactly this, with glueless grips or gentle adhesives instead of clips. Properly fitted, they stay secure through daily life in the Philippine climate.
The Hair for Hope community — 60,000+ members on Facebook and Instagram (@hairforhope.heads). It is free, welcoming and moderated with a strict no-selling rule.
Hair for Hope is the HEADS community initiative around hair loss — over 60,000 people follow, share and support each other there. Ask a question, read real stories, or simply see that you are far from alone.
alopecia.ph is an educational platform by HEADS by volu-med™. Content here is general information, not medical advice, and never replaces a consultation with a board-certified dermatologist. When we mention cosmetic solutions from the HEADS family, that is clearly marked — and never a condition for being part of the community.