Alopecia Areata: Causas, Mitos e Tratamentos | SaúdeCast #85

Is alopecia areata caused only by stress? Can vitamin deficiency cause hair loss? Is the disease contagious? Do "miracle" products really work? Does shaving or cutting your hair help with treatment? In this episode of Saúde Cast, Gabrielly Santos, a medical student at EPM, chats with Dr. Karime Hassun, a collaborating dermatologist with the Hair Group of the Dermatology Department at EPM, to clarify myths and truths about alopecia areata. You will understand: ✅ What is alopecia areata and what are the main causes? ✅ How to identify the first signs ✅ Is there prevention for alopecia areata? ✅ Treatment: what options are currently available? ✅ Is there free treatment available through the SUS (Brazilian Public Health System) for alopecia areata? ✅ The emotional impact of the disease and the importance of support, self-esteem, and support groups Press play and get answers to your main questions about alopecia areata! 📘Learn more about the Alopecia Areata Support Group:   / aagap2020   Follow SPDM on social media: Instagram:   / spdmoficial   Facebook:   / spdmoficial   LinkedIn:   / spdmoficial   TikTok:   / spdm.saude   Visit our website: https://spdm.org.br #SaúdeCast #SPDM #Saúde #PodcastDeSaúde #SaúdeNaRede #Dermatologia #AlopeciaAreata #QuedaDeCabelo #SaúdeDaPele #Autoestima #SaúdeMental #InformaçãoEmSaúde