4-Year-Old with Alopecia Areata Loses 80% of Hair; Family Seeks Funds for Wig Before Kindergarten
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Toria Sheffield
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Summary
A 4-year-old girl named Azaliah Cameron has lost 80% of her hair due to alopecia areata, an autoimmune disorder with no known cure. Her parents report the condition has severely impacted her confidence and made her reluctant to start kindergarten. The family has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise funds for a wig so Azaliah can feel confident attending school.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledAzaliah Cameron has alopecia areata, according to 7 News.
The autoimmune disorder causes the body to attack its own hair follicles, which leads to baldness and patchy hair loss.
There is currently no known cure, though medications and therapies can help in some cases, per the Cleveland Clinic.
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