Slap at the Oscars: alopecia is not funny

Anthony Gilding

Because the problem with alopecia is that we don't know what triggers it, or why it develops.  

“It's so complex, and there aren't enough studies to understand,” explains Audrey Roy-Dorval, immunologist, microbiologist and French-speaking representative for the organization. 

Several types alopecia exist depending on the area of ​​the body affected. The disease can affect the head, the whole body or only the scalp. 

There is no cure to date. However, medications and treatments exist to mitigate its effects. 

Alopecia also brings its share of psychological problems, largely due to beauty standards. 

“When women are portrayed bald on TV, it's because they have cancer. So women who have alopecia are approached on the street and told: “do you have cancer, that’s ok, I had that too”. It makes you feel very low, even bad: it's as if your emotions are less,” underlines Ms. Roy-Dorval, herself suffering from the disease. 

Same thing for men.  

“Men are often told that it's okay, that they have to deal with their problems,” Gilding said. But the reality is that it is very difficult to manage. They [also] feel a lot of anxiety, shame and even depression.”

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